We have mixed feelings about our experience at Laetitia's apartment. To be fair, we'll share a few of our pros & cons.
Pros- The view is exceptional! It was wonderful getting to wake up & go to bed with such a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. The apartment is well equipped for longer stays and is relatively spacious for a studio. There is a metro stop and bike rental literally outside your door. There is a grocery store very close as well as a delicious bakery near by and health food stores. The building is secure and we felt very safe in the apartment and in the neighborhood.
Cons- The apartment was not clean. Every surface and appliance was dusty and a bit dirty. The bathroom is outdated, the mirrors were dirty with grime and tooth paste residue and the shower was dirty. The kitchen was grimy and dusty. The washer was dirty and smells of mold. The first thing we did upon arrival was wipe down all of the surfaces. The whole apartment needs a deep clean.
The host lives here and so her personal belongings are here. We were not aware of that when booking. She leaves you a small cabinet to place your things but it is small. We are two people and could not share it comfortably. When staying for a long stay it is nice to have a place to store your belongings.
Our flight was delayed which delayed our scheduled time for check-in. On the bus into Paris the host notified us that because of the delay she would not be able to meet us to allow us into the apartment. That meant that we were homeless on our first night in Paris. This was our first time in Paris and unfortunately we do not speak French. This proved to make for a very stressful first night. We did not request a refund because we understand that it was not the hosts fault our flight was delayed. What was disappointing was that she did not offer assistance nor did she warn us previously that if there was a delay we would not be able to stay in the apartment. If we had been made aware of this previously we could have planned and sought a hotel before arriving in Paris. Her daughter met us the next day at 3pm and allowed us into the apartment.
We love Airbnb and have had such a wonderful experience with hosts! But I believe for Laetitia this is purely a business. Do not expect the warmth typically experienced with other hosts.