Josephine’s place is her Home. You can feel it and notice it: There is everything you need in a home.
If you are looking for a place that would be as impersonal as a hotel room, brand new, sanitized and pretty empty, it is not the place for you. I have been in many different Airbnb places and have sometimes been really disappointed to find places without life, lacking charm. On another hand, if you wish to really feel at home, in a typical Parisian apartment, you will enjoy the location, the light, the charm, Josephine’s personal touch in her home.
Yes, it is noisy. But, you have the metro station at the door, you can walk anywhere, you can do your groceries steps away from the building!
Another thing: I often read guests’ notes in which they regret the noise made when walking on hardwood floors, at Josephine’s and in many other places. Well, in Paris, these hardwood floors are antiques; as such, they are noisy. Parisians-neighbors- are used to it, guests from other countries should not worry :-)
The balcony is a real plus, I spent a lot of time there, sipping my French wine, enjoying the views.
Josephine has been a pleasure to deal with, communication was quick, easy and very friendly. I feel blessed to have been able to stay at her place.