Contact with the host was exceptional and she went over and above to ensure our trip went smoothly which we are extremely grateful for. I don’t feel the photos and description matched the apartment though. We tossed up between this and a 1 bedroom flat with a bed in the Marais for the same price and chose this because it promised a new fit out and furnishings. I was quite disappointed to find it had been renovated, but either not well or not recently. There has been some pretty high traffic since then and the kitchen counter is ruined, the bathroom is heavily worn, the linen is well used and the couch is pretty uncomfortable. The windows don’t soften the street sound much either if you are a light sleeper. Those points aside, the location is excellent. It’s a short walk from the Pigalle metro which is very manageable with heavy luggage and also a short walk from the Moulin Rouge, streets of Montmartre and the Sacré-Cœur. Most central attractions are only a 15 minute metro away. It was well stocked with basic amenities, cooking equipment and the washing machine was really helpful. No bar though; perhaps it would be better to omit this from the description if it can’t be offered to everyone. Overall once we overcame the initial shock we found the apartment to be very functional and it was a lovely way to finish our trip to France