Hello fellow potential Guests,
I would first like to say that I haven’t stayed at very many Airbnb homes so I do not have a broad basis to compare. However, I would like to share some of the good and bad of my first experience staying in Paris for 4 nights with 2 other adult guests. I was very surprised to find that a majority of the reviews left were only good comments after my stay. Due to the size and lack of privacy of the bathroom, I would prefer to stay at a hotel during my next visit to Paris.
Pros: host was prompt with replies and sent detailed communication a day prior to arrival; flexible arrival and departure times; keyless entry and self check-in; hidden courtyard away from street; amazing location with short walk to restaurants, shops, train/metro station; unit/bedding/towels were clean; plenty of household items to use (dishes, silverware, wine key, toiletries); ample dining/sitting area seating; heater; storage for 2 suitcases under beds; keurig-like coffee pot
Cons: listed could accommodate 5 people but would not have been sufficient space (average studio size in US); no privacy for bathroom use; laundry services shared by 2nd unit and was not available until 3rd day of visit; TV had no signal and host gave no solution to fix; wall along front door looked to have mold spores on it possibly due to the low circulation/ventilation of air in unit; located right inside building near staircase and main entry door, very noisy all hours of the night from other tenants entering/exiting; beds were firm foam, uncomfortable; curtains didn't cover windows completely and courtyard had a motion-sensor light; bathroom sink more decorative than functional; slightly different/worn furniture in room than pictured
Overall score: *** OKAY