The flat was exactly as pictured in the photos. As other reviewers said, Arnaud is very accommodating and responds in a timely manner. He can likely accommodate early luggage drop-off.
Arnaud also sent a message prior to check-in, after check-in, and prior to check-out, to ensure we had a pleasant stay. I found that very thoughtful!
Just some things to note, in case it helps.
- This flat is located on the ground floor. Once you enter the building, you don’t have to go up any stairs (just one front step). Helpful if you’re traveling with older folks!
- The flat is located towards the front of the building so you might be able to hear passing traffic (buses, trucks, motorcycles) as well as those who are going out late. Not a huge deal at all and we were able to sleep decently well, but it's worth mentioning.
- Not sure if this is normal, but the heater/AC unit can be a bit loud when it turns on and shuts off, which it does on its own. It did wake us up from our sleep here and there, but we weren't terribly bothered.
- As other reviewers mentioned, the beds were comfortable.
- The temperature of the flat was great as well. We stayed at a different AirBnB in Paris as well that did not have AC/heat. It was too hot. At this AirBnB we had to use the heater.
- The only mirror in the flat is in the bathroom. I found it a bit inconvenient but this was very minor.
- If you’re staying with multiple people, don’t shower one after the other as the bathroom will run out of hot water. Give it some time to heat up more water or else you’ll be showering in the cold. I didn't think about this one.
- We also liked that there were multiple lighting options (pot lights, lamps, etc.), some with a dimmer switch. The front windows also have frosted glass and electronic shutters which provided a lot of privacy from the street.
Having a nicely stocked Nespresso machine, tea, YouTube and other TV services was a nice touch as well. We didn't cook much but they did have a nicely stocked kitchen (enough cutlery, plates, bowls, kettle, etc.) that was very clean. At other AirBnbs, these kitchen items sometimes don't look as clean and/or are stained.
In conclusion, this was a phenomenal AirBnb, with a friendly and experienced host! It's steps away from the metro, pharmacy, bakeries, and grocery stores, and a walkable distance from Montmartre and Les Galeries Lafayette. Highly recommend.