This is a review of a young family that traveled with their 10 month old daughter to Paris. We have stayed in St. Germain before in another Air bnb, actually across the street and that was why we picked this apartment. The location is absolutely remarkable! You are right near the Siene, near the Notre Dame, and all of Left bank is walking distance! Right around the corner of the apartment is markets to stock up, cafes and restaurants for quick bites! A short taxi ride of 5-15 min. takes you to the other areas of Paris!
However, although we saw the 3 story spiral staircase as pictured, I don't think we realized just how tough it would be to lug a baby, stroller, and all luggage's up and down the stairs. These are not just stairs - they are uneven, slippery, wooden stairs. Each foot placement when holding a baby needs to be very secure. It is rather dangerous. As a new mom, I honestly would not recommend staying here with a baby. Pro - our legs got nice and toned going up and down those stairs multiple times a day!
The picture advertises beautiful orchids everywhere, but there were no fresh florals - easy fix by getting your own - but it was a nice touch that I was expecting. The ad also says she has a crib, but it is actually a pack n' play - this was a problem for us as our daughter can't sleep well in a pack n' play (no mattress) - so she slept between us in a full bed for 4 nights. That was rough. The apartment itself was very clean - dishes were not 100% clean, but that was a easy fix by just washing it again yourself. A bit concerning was the cockroach exterminator signs in the entrance hallway - but we never saw an insect.
Everything else was clean. At the end of the day, the location cannot be beat and was phenomenal! But if you have a baby - I would think twice.
Other things to consider that I think would be helpful for future renters:
- There is a full length mirror :)
- The shower and toilet are in 2 separate bathrooms located right next to each other. This was convenient! Each has their own sink and mirror.
- There is a coffee pot and a french press. But no automatic coffee maker like a Keurig, Nespresso, or Delonghi.
- There is a MINI refrigerator. Again - this is super inconvenient! As a renter of an apartment, one of the perks to even doing Air bnb is to stock up on food and wine, water when you arrive and the ability to cook your own food. Not to mention the baby food. We were forced to buy non perishable baby packets of food because there literally is hardly any room to store food.