Véronique Et Thierry's multi-level apartment is a gem in Le Marais. It's on the top floor of a traditional and old building. 5th floor (6th floor in American floors) Once we enter the apartment, there's another set of stairs to actually enter the living room area. The place was very clean, and everything was well explained when we checked in. The hosts are very caring, responsive, and are always respectful in their replies. One thing that sets them apart is their friendliness and willingness to help or troubleshoot anything needed in the apartment. Since we arrived in August, the hottest month of the year, it was very important for us to be in an air-conditioned apartment. This place has air conditioning but only in the bedrooms, which wasn't bad. Of the three rooms, there's one room where the air conditioner didn't work. The top room right near the roof is beautiful and cute.
The living room area is spacious, it has a large dining table near two windows that overlook Le Marais. One night I was looking out the window, and to my right I saw the Eiffel Tower's top level because it was sparkling. Therefore, the location is absolutely amazing. It's a lot closer to Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and the Seine river than it is to the Eiffel tower, and the Sacre Coeur (for those, we had to take the Metro). The Latin Quarter is not too far, it's just across the river, about a 30 minute walk.
The kitchen is absolutely superb. Fully equipped, it had all utensils and spices needed to cook a meal or two. This saved us money, and also gave us a chance to try the fresh food sold at the grocery shops in our neighborhood. I must commend the hosts for making it an amazing experience on its own. Truly.
The area surrounding the apartment is full of shops, nice, local and not too expensive cafes and restaurants. It made it very convenient for us when we didn't want to walk too long for a meal. The ambience of the neighborhood is definitely worth it and is part of the price of the apartment.
One thing I need to mention is the amount of stairs in the apartment (the host did warn us about stairs) Some of the stairs are uneven, please be careful for your own safety. Like all other reviews, the apartment is on the top floor of a 5-6 floor building. But that's not the end of it. Like mentioned above, once we open the door to the apartment, there's another set of stairs to actually enter the living room. After a long day of walking and site-seeing, the stairs at the end of the day get tiring. For me and for my parents above age of 60. I also want to mention that there's no one room on the same level as a bathroom. You either have to take a flight of stairs up, or down (while inside the apartment) to go to the bathroom. It's just the way the apartment is set up. So make sure you take enough water with you to the room, in case you get thirsty in the middle of the night. This will save you a flight of stairs. This is not necessarily a negative thing, but it's worth mentioning.
Overall, taking into account the stairs situation, the Airbnb was worth the price because of the location, the friendly hosts, the amenities, the air conditioning (make sure it works in all rooms) and the kitchen. It is ideal for a smaller family or a group of young adults. It is not ideal for people who are not physically fit enough to take the stairs every time you'd like to enter or leave the apartment.