I am not sure I will stay in Marie's BNB in the future.
I flew from Chicago to Paris for my stay at Marie's, beginning on May 27, 2022. An hour before I was to get into the flight, I find a text message from her saying that her last guest has left with the keys and they have no backup keys. She canceled my reservation for May 27. With no time and in panic, I looked and found a hotel at an outrageously high price (for the kind of hotel it was - it was also the weekend of soccer Champion League and French Open). I couldn't get into her place till 5.30 pm the next evening, (Apparently, that's how long it took them) and had to wait in a public place for more than two hours with my baggage.
I am incredulous that they have no contingency arrangement for a situation like this. After all, getting locked out of the apartment/room is a common affair in rental business. I requested a partial refund for the next day and she refused.
I asked AIRBNB to cover for the extra amount but apparently if you accept the change reservation, then they are not responsible. I wish there was a way to know that...
Long story short, I think Marie's place can do with better/professional planning. She sent someone to get the keys from me on the day I was to leave but sent her a day early.
For the positives, her studio is in a convenient location and has many amenities nearby. It is clean and the bathroom is well functional. The kitchen has basic stuff. The metro stations are also close.
However, I am not sure I will stay there again, the place can do with better planning for exigencies and more attention. We, the travelers, shouldn't have to face the consequences.