Excellence is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "The quality of being outstanding or extremely good". That definition is an understatement when it comes to describing Pauline's place in Paris. Our stay was so phenomenal that I genuinely can say with utmost sincerity that not only was it the best Airbnb that I have ever stayed at, but the best place I have ever stayed at on a trip, period. The apartment is clean, well lit, located in a safe and extremely friendly area of Paris, and has access to one of the main metro lines (the M9) via only a few minutes of walking. It's easy to find and Pauline is an amazing host and one of (if not THE) kindest people I've ever met. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel at home. The check-in process was a breeze and she explained everything clearly and precisely while going out of her way to mark up a map with some local spots that she recommended I visit. In addition, she showed me how to go about navigating the metro AND she made me coffee, all the stress I'd had about finding my way around the city was completely gone by the time check-in was complete. Throughout the week I was there, Pauline made sure to check in on me and my friend to see if we were doing well and ask if we needed anything- something none of the Airbnb hosts I've had before have done. And every single time we reached out to her she responded quickly and helpfully (not only during the trip but beforehand too). On my last day in the city both my friend and I fell ill, Pauline was a miracle worker. She called a doctor in and then personally went to pick up our prescriptions for us. The next day my friend and I had a few hours before we had to leave for the airport and Pauline had a guest coming right after our check-out (which left us with a few hours in the city) Instead of checking us out and leaving it at that, she personally carried all our luggage down to a cafe for us to pick up when we needed to leave so that we could go out one last time and didn't have to lug our stuff around the city. That kind of hospitality and overall generosity is what puts Pauline above and beyond a ranking of just 5 stars. She's a rockstar and If you are considering staying with her then please, do yourself a favor and book a stay at the best Airbnb to ever exist.