My fella and I stayed in Boris’s stylish apartment for 3 nights in February. We chose this place for the view and the romantic location on Ile St Louis which is perfectly central but away from the hubbub of Notre Dame.

Whilst it was freezing cold outside the apartment was always cosy and warm. In the mornings I would get croissants from one of three bakeries on the island and tangy freshly squeezed orange juice from a nearby grocery. In the evenings there are plenty of bars and restaurants on the island. An example of a perfect evening was dinner at Aux Anysetiers du Roy (fantastic boeuf bourgignon and cassoulet) then late night Berthillon icecream at Pom Cannelle (recommend the cacao amer and agenaise). End the evening with a romantic stroll down the romantic peripheral streets of the island with the Seine at your side. Beyond the island the buzzy Marais and the Latin Quarter are on your doorstep too.

Boris was a perfect gentleman. He greeted us on arrival and the day we left he arranged for us to leave our bags at the apartment until we had to catch our train home.

The apartment is very cleverly arranged so you have all you need without any clutter. The main room is small but feels big thanks to large mirrors and lots of light. It’s way bigger than a hotel room for the same price and with that view and location it’s a bargain. The place was spotless and fresh and well equipped. We didn’t do any gourmet cooking this time but found the microwave useful for warming deli food from Galeries Lafayette and the fridge was good for keeping a few beers and some milk cold.

The sofa bed is super comfy and feels brand new. Several lighting options allow for a cosy atmosphere. After dusk as the tourist boats pass by on the Seine their floodlights cast lovely shadows across the room and you can see the Eiffel Tower scintillating around the corner.

We come to Paris every year but this was our first AirBnN experience and it was a revelation. I can’t recommend it enough. Thanks Boris!