We enjoyed our stay at Emmannuelle's apartment. The central location on Isle Saint Louis could not be matched, and the historic building was full of charming old world details. We did notice a couple details that we thought could be addressed for the apartment to live up to its full potential.

Since Emmanuelle was on vacation, we were greeted by her friend, who gave us the basic introduction. We were informed a week before our stay that painters would be refinishing the common stairwell; our hostess graciously reduced our rate and tried to manage our expectations prior to our arrival, which we greatly appreciated.

Occasionally Airbnb apartments that double as the host's living space when not rented can feel more cluttered with personal items than expected, and unfortunately we thought a little editing could help this space be more comfortable. Some items such as the Christmas decorations, very large book collection, stacks of not current magazines, items under the bed, and clothes in the laundry area made the space feel less welcoming as a guest. Also, the couch appeared in need of repair.

Again, we felt the central location and historic setting were worth these minor inconveniences, but want to provide some feedback since a few things were not obvious from the photos and other reviews.