If I’m reading a review, I want to read a fair assessment that highlights the good with the bad, not just generic niceties. So first, the bad:
The walls are paper thin & since the master bedroom shares a wall with a convenience store, you’re privy to all sorts of conversations you really didn’t ask to be a part of. Second, the bathroom is split up between a shower/sink room adjacent to the master bedroom & a toilet/mini-sink in the hallway, which I’m pretty sure used to be a towel closet. Now, if you enjoying living an Harry Potter “under the cupboard” experience every time you do your morning business, then you’re in luck. But if you’re average height or taller, it really takes some creativity & getting used to. For those asking, I’m a solid, athletic build 6’1”, but my wife, who is athletic & 5’4” also felt constricted, so it’s tiny even by European standards.
Now for the good:
The master bedroom & living room are spacious & you have all the towels, blankets & pillows you could possibly need. Second, you cannot beat the location, especially for the price. I had lived in Paris before & it was my wife’s first time, so I wanted her to feel the Parisian ambiance without the hustle & bustle of the central tourist areas. We got exactly that: a charming, safe neighborhood with all sorts of amenities, including multiple restaurants, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies & parks, all a short walking distance from the apartment. You also have Montgallet metro right down the street which is great considering the metro can take you all over Paris. Finally, the owners/hosts were extremely attentive & quick to respond to any issues or inquiries.
In the end, the positives easily outweighed the negatives, which is why I gave this AirBnB 5 stars & I would not hesitate to stay here again. Merci pour tout Casa Montgallet.