If Airbnb hosting was an Olympic event, Manuel would certainly take several medals!
I stayed here for a week with my girlfriend, who became my fiancé after a few days, and this was our fifth time in Paris using various Airbnb apartments. The apartment is everything that it appears to be in the description, if not much better. Our only hesitation in booking it was that we had not previously stayed in the 11th arrondissement, and didn't know what to expect. We were delighted to discover that it is in fact one of Paris' up and coming districts with a large assortment of high-quality traditional and trendy new restaurants. You are well advised to try Manuel's recommendations, as we found each one to be superb and our old standbys in other parts of Paris seemed to pale by comparison. For those who have never been to Paris and might gravitate toward the more touristy neighborhoods, I recommend taking a deep breath and jumping into the 11th, which is more like Paris of past days punctuated by touches of trendiness. You will be happy that you went for it!
Aside from being beautifully furnished with many touches of artistry, class, great accent lighting and ultra modern appliances all around, the apartment is situated away from the main road and is amazingly quiet at night despite being located very near the cafés, restaus, shops and transportation. Add to this that the bedroom can be made completely dark with motorized blackout shutters, and the effect is so quiet that it feels surreal that you are actually in Paris. One night I had forgotten to set the alarm and when I woke up was astonished to discover that it was 10 AM thinking that it was more like six or seven!
In summary, Manuel is a rare, generous and personable host who also provided reasonably priced concierge services for our special occasion visit. He went out of his way to find a fine wine that my now-fiancé enjoys, a bottle of champagne, and a great bouquet of roses and chocolates. And his apartment is by far the finest property that I have stayed at in Paris, including four and five star hotels.