The location of Carole's apartment is very convenient for exploring Montmartre and that region of Paris. Less than 100m to the Pigalle metro station and with numerous restaurants (at all quality/price points), supermarkets and bakeries within a few minutes walk. Pigalle has a reputation for being somewhat seedy and the area is certainly lively at night with lots of bars and clubs but never felt threatening or unsafe.
The apartment itself is secure and quiet being set well back from the street via a courtyard onto which the windows open. It was large by Paris rental standards – light, bright and comfortable and very well equipped for an Airbnb. There was pretty much nothing that you needed that didn’t come fairly easily to hand – even consumables such as oil and condiments. The bed was comfortable and the bedroom has plenty of clothes hanging and storage space. The kitchen/living room has sufficient seating to spread out and is large enough that even though there is a cooking space, an eating space and living space all in one room, it doesn’t feel cramped. The photos make it look a little bare but it felt much “warmer” in reality. The bathroom is clean and functional with a handheld shower nozzle over the bath. The wifi, dishwasher and clothes washer all worked well and without fuss.
Whilst we didn’t meet Carole (her friend checked us in and out), she was in constant communication and the whole booking, planning and communication process was handled very promptly and professionally.
The only thing worth mentioning is that the apartment is on the 3rd floor and the lift is really very small. Two persons with their carry-on luggage could fit in together – just (and only because we already know each other very well!). Didn’t really bother us as we mostly took the stairs but if stairs are a problem then it may be a factor.
Overall a great stay and would happily stay again.