Marc's apartment is exactly as described and photographed - so we can easily revisit our delightful memories of our week in Paris by logging on to Airbnb!

Marc is a thoughtful, personable, and attentive host, responding quickly and kindly to trip-planning questions, and again - last minute - when airline changes threatened the rendez-vous for keys etc. The apartment is immaculate, quite spacious for the three in our family, and has the classic Parisian ambiance I had hoped for. The kitchen - and especially the gas stove with double ovens - was lovely: we made our morning espresso/café au lait on it, and heated up some very nice meals from nearby markets or traiteurs as well. (There is no microwave - not a problem - but there is a great towel-warmer adjacent to the shower, a treat for Americans!) In addition to a chilled bottle of champagne ready to greet us, we noted a basket of local maps, and a handy folding umbrella that we could have borrowed - but the weather was sunny (and chilly, but the central heat is great) the whole week.

The location in the heart of the Marais was perfect for us; a quiet building and street in a vibrant quartier, a short block from a convenient bus stop, and not far from several Metro stops. It was also very easy to walk to famous markets like Marche aux Enfants Rouges and museums and historic sites like the Carnavalet, Picasso, and Place des Vosges.

Marc's friends, who checked us in and out in his absence, were also welcoming, helpful, and responsive (see above note re: airline changes), and a pleasure to meet.

This was our first Airbnb experience, and it was terrific all around. We would love to go back.