We've just arrived home (18th June 2016) after staying at Audrey's apartment. This was our first ever Airbnb experience and we're a little bit apprehensive after the booking went through as using Airbnb was a bit of an alien experience for us! However, once we heard back from Audrey and eventually arrived at her apartment, there was no need to worry whatsoever!

After booking and prior to our arrival, she sent very detailed information about her apartment including how we would get the keys, how to access the apartment, access the wifi and some really good recommendations about the area.

On our arrival at Audreys apartment, we we're really happy with our booking. The place is very secure and once in the apartment, you've gone through 3 locked doors (roadside, apartment block and apartment). The photos of her apartment were very representative of her place, very homely and very cosy and just right for us as a couple. It was clean and ready for us to settle in. It has everything you need for a stay, a home away from home. It's on the 3rd floor which is nice to be away from the street level and will also keep you fit by walking up the stairs! Don't worry however as their is a lift which will take you up there if needed!

The area of Bastille is a brilliant base to explore the city. Very close to 2 metro lines which will get you anywhere in the city in no time but also a very vibrant area which you feel very safe in if you don't want to venture far out at night. Just down the road from the apartment, there's a lot of bars to enjoy. The majority of which drop their prices during happy hour (usually from 1700hrs to 2200hrs). There's also plenty of restaurants for both formal and informal dining. This along with a Carrefour City (Tesco Express style supermarket) over the road, lots of cafes and a brilliant bakery just on the corner of the next road for fresh croissants and baguettes for breakfast and lunch, makes the location of the apartment fantastic.

Check out (as well as check in) was simple and variable which was perfect for our Eurostar connections which means there was no hanging about and gave us more valuable time in this great city.

Throughout our stay Audrey was on hand via whatsapp to answer any queries we had, replying within the minute.

I would definitely recommend Audrey's apartment to friends and family and to you too, get booking!