We enjoyed staying at Xaviers place, thanks for letting us rent it. This AirBnB feels like more of an original AirBnB - it is a home, rather than a holiday cottage - others had already mentioned this in their reviews - so we were expecting it to feel lived in with books and ornaments etc. Also meant the kitchen was very well equipped!
The location was fantastic, and it was great to stay in an historic building. We especially enjoyed the beautiful curved staircase (and the 5 flights helped us warm up for the Montmartre metro station and the Eiffel tower :) !). There is a tiny lift which can be used if you don't enjoy the stairs, but it is rather small. Good for one person taking luggage up. Also appreciated the elegant downstairs doors and hallway - felt a little like being in a film set in another era.
The Rue du Pompe metro stop is literally on the other side of the street - and we were able to walk to the Eiffel tower - so very convenient. Some lovely shops and two supermarkets just around the corner to the left (can only presume another reviewer who thought there weren't many shops went another direction?). We found the Petit L'Or bar downstairs would do takeaway if you request - which was lovely - had a glass of wine while waiting for it to be ready (which only took 15min anyway). Would recommend. Had lovely breakfast out at 'Le Chalet' and bought a variety of delicious 'eat in' breakfast goods at the Pompadour bakery, and fresh juice from the fruit and juice shop.
Didn't affect us too much - but we visited in August - and some smaller shops were closed for the summer break - I think this is a known thing in Paris. The two mid sized supermarkets looked like they stay open all summer - and they had everything you might want anyway.
First night was hot even for Paris (i.e. 36 C), we were pleased to have put a couple of little emergency fans in our bags for overnight - there were plenty of plug sockets for them (remember adapters). Main bedroom has a powerful fan, but the a/c doesn't work as well in there, was better in the kids rooms.
Beds worked well for our family - youngest slept in the Toddler bed (she's 7 but still fitted), and 10 year old slept in a 'through' room (i.e. you walk through it to get to the other bedrooms). We loved the huge master bedroom with views over Paris rooftops. We didn't use the low roofed mezzanine mattress bed (accessed through the toddler bed room) as didn't need to, and didn't really want kids going up and down the ladder in an unfamiliar place. Would be fine for teens or young adults who are flexible (or for kids used to bunk beds, which mine aren't).
Was great to be able to see Paris but have a base to come back to and relax in, which isn't always possible in a hotel. Would recommend, hope you enjoy your stay!