We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this apartment and would likely rent it again. However it is more of a “good” apartment vs. a “great” apartment, which is surprising because we found we did not have the same experience as some others who posted great reviews. Our experience/feedback was similar to that of Allison and Dorian.
Pros: the location is absolutely perfect and the neighborhood is great. If you want to feel like a local but also be in the midst of a fun neighborhood, this is THE place to be! Not as many tourists, but still a happening place with great restaurants, bars, shopping and things to see. The size and layout of the apartment was wonderful and even when we had another couple stay with us, we were not on top of each other. There is also a ton of storage and the showers were amazing. Having two sizable bathrooms in the heart of Paris is hard to find!
Cons: some of the larger appliances did not work as well as we would’ve liked. We typically had to run the dryer 3-4 times per load to dry everything and the dishwasher was running (or at least making strange noises) for 24-36 hours after washing a load of dishes towards the end of our trip. My guess is there needs to be some maintenance done to the appliances as well as refreshing the kitchen. For instance, a number of the dishes, bowls and glasses are chipped and there were only two wine glasses in the cabinet - it’s France, you need more than 2 wine glasses!!!
However, the most disappointing part of our stay was the lack of engagement from Michael. We reached out a few times regarding our concern about the dryer and dishwasher and heard nothing back. In all fairness, there was also an issue with water not draining from the master shower and he had that fixed right away, but nothing else was addressed and even more frustrating is that he did not respond at all. One of the reasons we selected this place was the many reviews raving about Michaels’ communication and accessibility and we had a completely different experience.
With that said – we would rent again but adjust our expectations.