I had a great stay at Charlie’s place, would definitely consider it again for my next trip back to Paris. (:
Firstly, Charlie was very clear with the instructions and made sure that the guest was aware of every detail before confirming the stay. The apartment was also very well equipped with everything you would need, even down to thoughtful touches such as mini jars of jam and a universal travel adaptor! Charlie really thought of everything.
The space was modern, bright and clean and everything was a breeze to use. The toilet (WC), though outside in the hallway, were pleasantly clean and I had no issue with it being occupied when I needed to use it.
The location was EVERYTHING. I barely needed to use the métro and everywhere that I went was within walking distance (albeit I did enjoy walking in Paris). When I did take the métro, I had the option of quite a few stations in close proximity to the apartment. Perhaps most importantly for a solo female traveller (and important for a city like Paris), the area felt safe, even when I returned to the apartment late at night/in the wee hours of the morning.
The only gripe I had is that the apartment is on the 6th floor and there is no lift. The stairway is narrow, old, windy, and the each step is quite high. It was a workout climbing up each day and I literally almost died carrying my 30kg suitcase up when I arrived. However, that is entirely my fault as I chose to ignore the warning that Charlie had clearly stated in the description. No regrets though, all in all it was a lovely stay and the little “inconveniences” (as with the regular strikes in the city!!!) are simply part and parcel of a true experience of la vie Parisienne!
Thank you Charlie!