This is a fantastic place, and I will always stay here. The apartment is spacious and beautiful, just as pictured, super clean, tidy and well-decorated, with plenty of space for luggage and storing clothes by hanging or in drawers. The place has a really nice, home-like vibe, too. It feels totally comfortable and is also a great place to work remotely, being large enough for 2 people to work simultaneously without feeling small at all. The kitchen and bathroom were well-stocked. The apartment is on a street that is very safe (from early to very late) and vibrant--you can eat out or get any food to eat-in All in all, I felt lucky to be in such a nice, safe, awesome, Parisian chic, neighborhood place.
Now about the host. The host was just as fantastic as the apartment. She is amazing! The host met me when I arrived, made sure all my questions were answered about the place and gave suggestions about best ways to get around Paris (like taking the 68 to get to the Louvre, or the best way to get to the airport—the very nearby RER, or the close-by metro to other sights).
The host was so responsive throughout my stay, which was so great. It was fun to run into the host on the street and chat, too--it made me feel like I was part of the community, especially as I came to recognize some of the shopkeepers while I was there, too. And, she always made time to talk even though I knew she was busy! The host will provide for a linen change after 10 days, which is so nice. The host offered to help my college-aged daughter, who was there alone for a time, if she needed anything! And, of course, she did need to see a doctor, and the host stepped in and made sure my daughter got an appointment and the care she needed. Truly above and beyond. I will be forever grateful.
While the apartment is in the 14th, all sites are accessible by bus or metro, or even by walking. I even walked back from Montmartre! The street is so vibrant, I would never hesitate to stay here vs. someplace closer to the tourist sites. Even I decided my favorite cafe is on the corner, and I tried lots of cafes! (Cafe Rendesvous). The neighborhood has it all, is adjacent to other cool neighborhoods, and what it doesn’t have—you can readily get to any place via public transportation or a nice stroll. It is also near the Luxembourg Gardens, which is so beautiful, fyi. The unit is on the 5th floor (6th in Europe) of a well-maintained, large, and bright staircase. This was not an issue for us as I was happy to get my (literal) steps in.