Great location, but really small, uncomfortable and basic. Natasha did kindly leave pastries for us on arrival which was a nice touch, and she was good with communication. Also, when reviewing someone’s home, I try not to be harsh, but with so many amazing airbnb experiences under my belt, my overall review is negative.
1) The place had strong musty/smell that persisted even after the windows were opened. But the owner’s manual said not to leave the windows open during the day, which meant that same smell was there upon return.
2) The apartment description omitted the important fact that the apartment is on 2 levels,. The kitchen and living room are on one level, the bathroom and bedroom are upstairs, and they are connected by a steep and dangerously narrow and slippery staircase. Now even though I am fit, during the night I slipped on the step to the bathroom, and hit my head, breaking the skin. It could have been worse.
3) It looked different than the pictures. Upon comparing, it looked like the owner had removed pictures from the walls before arrival. There were locks on kitchen cabinets and other cabinets. There was just one coffee mug per person. There was exactly one pillow per person. There was exactly one bath towel per person. The impression is that the owner is not trusting of the tenants, and doesn’t understand how to create a hospitable experience.
4) The apartment furnishings where run down, kitchen lacked some usual basics like a working oven, a tea pot, a salad bowl.
5) At the last minute, the owner had us pick up a key from a restaurant down the block rather than meeting us in person or have a key box on the door. After a long trip to get to Paris, it is not hospitable to add the extra step of finding a restaurant first.