Pros: Francisco was a great host. He responded to all inquiries immediately and even provided a guidebook for the apartment which included Paris suggestions. His friend Agnes who met us the first night was also very welcoming and friendly even though we arrived late (around 10pm). But the best part about the apartment is the LOCATION. It is 1.5 blocks away from the Etienne Marcel metro stop and a 10-15 min walk to the Louvre (very convenient for the tour buses). In addition, it is 2 blocks away from Rue Montorgueil which has tons of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, etc. that are open early until late. There’s also a bunch of clothing shops, convenience stores, bars, restaurants, etc. all around the area. I cannot stress how great the location was for exploring other areas outside of the tourist attractions.

Cons: It was only my boyfriend and I at the apartment and we expected to have a decent amount of room since it is advertised as a duplex. However, it was a very tiny apartment and we could not even open up our suitcases because of the lack of space (that includes our smaller 24” suitcase). The apartment is more of a loft where the bottom has a small loveseat and compact kitchen area plus a very small bathroom. The top only fits the bed and has a slanted ceiling so you are not able to even stand upstairs except for the small area next to the stairs. My boyfriend is 6’2” and he had a very difficult time with the slanted ceiling and even the ceilings in the hallway (beware of how low the doorways and hallways are!). He hit his head numerous times just trying to maneuver himself in the apartment. Also, there are 3 separate sets of stairs that you will need to climb to get to the apartment which is quite difficult with any luggage.

All in all, Francisco and Agnes were great and the location was unbelievable. If you do not have much luggage, are okay with the small living space, and are not overly tall then you would enjoy this apartment. It is best for a quick trip rather than a long stay. Personally, we would not be able to stay at this apartment again because of how tiny and uncomfortable we were with just two people and two suitcases.