I was only at Arlette’s for one night, but I had a pleasant stay at her studio which served as a convenient base camp for visiting Paris. Everything was well-organized, from confirmation to check out, and I appreciated the little note cards Arlette left with instructions in French for the lights, the coffee maker, etc. Although every place I’ve stayed at through airbnb has been clean, I was impressed at how the bathroom tiles *sparkled* and how the bedding, towels, etc. were neatly arranged when I walked in. I didn’t use the kitchenette except for the coffee maker and fridge, but everything worked fine and the Nespresso was a nice treat. As for the sleeping area, the pull-out bed was comfortable, the black-out curtains shut out most of the light, and I had no issues with noise. And even though this is a studio/pied-a-terre, I never felt cramped or lacking in space even when I pulled the bed out.
I didn’t meet Arlette in person, but communication through email was clear and timely, and she also showed flexibility on check in and check out. And if I might add, I was also pleased to discover through this stay a safe, friendly little corner of Alesia that still has a bit of a neighborly feel (one of the elderly customers at the brasserie Le Daudet nearby stopped me to ask if I was lost and needed help finding someplace--and she wasn't even the owner--and there’s a delightful toy shop down the street with a passionate owner who can tell you stories about some of the items he sells, esp. the vintage items). Would be happy to stay here again.