We were disappointed in the difficulty communicating with our host. Messages in the app and phone calls to the host’s listed number went unanswered during our stay. The apartment is managed by the host’s mom (a very sweet lady that lives in the same building), so the only way of requesting anything or updating the host on plans was to literally knock on her mother’s door three floors below.
Due to this, the check-in & check-out process was not smooth.
The apartment is small, as described, but fit three of us and our luggage relatively okay. The pull out couch was comfortable, though a little noisy.
There are two mirrors total (one in the bathroom and one in the entryway), but only the bathroom mirror has proper lighting for doing makeup or hair, so plan appropriately if traveling with a group.
In my opinion, the value was not worth what we paid. The apartment is in a good location, but I feel like that’s it’s only strength. The metro system in Paris is so easy to use that I wish we would have chosen a more comfortable and affordable place across town.