This was our first time using Airbnb. We had booked another apartment in Paris, but the host never showed up to meet us due to a miscommunication on her end. After a bit of a runaround from the local Airbnb office, we finally had the "response team" contact us who made things right. After checking into a hotel, we reviewed listings for another apartment and reached out to several hosts. "Ludovic" (or his staff) responded immediately and said the apartment we inquired about was not available but he had another in the same neighborhood. Since we did not have the luxury of time to spend days searching, we booked this apartment.

We were very pleased with the apartment. It is on a small side street, so you do not have traffic noise. We were met on time -- very important due to our initial experience. The elevator is good for the luggage, the second-floor flat is an easy trip by stair. The photos are accurate, although they convey the impression the apartment is a little larger than it is. That said, it was perfect for my wife and I and our 20-year-old son. The beds, linens and towels were all comfortable. The apartment is in very good condition and was clean upon arrival. Both bedrooms have a tremendous amount of built-in storage. WiFi worked very well, although sometimes the connection would drop off in the back bedroom.

The shower was excellent. Tiled stall with rainfall showerhead as well as a handheld. It was good to have the toilet in a separate room with a sink.

There is a small bar next door, so some nights we could hear patrons outside talking and smoking, but with the windows closed, this really was not an issue.

The location is terrific. We primarily walked, but the Bastille Metro station is less than a 2-minute walk. Nearly every morning, we picked up a delicious baguette from the boulangerie around the corner. The Place de Vosge, described in the listing, is really close and a wonderful setting. Five minutes in any direction offers a different perspective on Parisian life.