The check in was not smooth due to a major miscommunication. With the standard check in time 3pm on Airbnb in mind, We indicated that we will arrive around 4:30pm. The host agreed to host us in person and then told us she can host me “by 7:30pm”, which to our understanding means in case of any delay the end time she can wait for us is 7:30. However it turned out that the host meant to have no room ready for us until 7:30pm. While waiting for the host to get the room ready we are not allowed to drop in our luggages but have to drag the heavy suitcase back to a train station to store them( closest 24/7 storage is gare de montparnasse station in case you need this info). On the bright side, the host responded to us promptly and speeded up the cleaning and get the apartment ready in good shape so that we can check in half hour earlier than her planned schedule. Although there is construction outside on the balcony during the time of our stay, the apartment is clean and in a convenient location: Short walk to metro and close to many restaurants and grocery stores which is the part we liked.