Esther and Alban's place exceeded our expectations and the location was absolutely perfect for our stay in Paris. Located in the 13th arrondissement, Esther and Alban's apartment feels like a secret oasis, tucked away from all the tourists and commotion of the city, but with easy access to all of the attractions and museums via the metro. The closest metro stop is no more than 100 meters from the door. We bought a 5-day pass for zones 1-3 and saved a lot of money on taxis.
The apartment itself is exactly as it appears in the pictures. Cozy, comfortable, thoughtfully-decorated and full of light. Their kitchen has all of the cooking essentials and more and there are a few grocery stores within walking distance. The king bed is heaven and you can draw the curtains closed to make it darker in the room. We slept like babies. There is a skylight in the bedroom which is directly above the glass floor that gives you a view of the kitchen from the bedroom. Ideal place for a couple or close friends – probably not a place to stay with someone you don't know very well as you'd find it challenging to hide while you are changing ha! It's a bit challenging to stand while you shower but I found it very relaxing to bathe sitting down for a change.
We really loved our stay at Esther and Alban's place and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Paris. We hope to return one day.