Maylis’s place is an absolutely perfect place to stay in Paris. I know the Paris well because I lived there in 2019, and I can tell you that this the absolute coolest neighborhood, with all the best restaurants, cafes, bars and art installations. At the same time Maylis’s place is in a super safe and clean building with a really nice lobby and great elevator. The flat itself is clean as a whistle, charming, comfortable, and just cozy! Even though I loved going out in Paris, I also really enjoyed my nights in — coming home each night, grabbing some amazing pho or poke or other awesome food from down the road, curling up on the couch and watching an old movie.
Maylis also made me feel so safe! She and I connected right away on WhatsApp and when I needed anything she immediately had the solution. she actually brought me drain unclogging liquid to a local cafe once! And she gave me great recommendations for food, and showed me how to use her awesome dress steamer.
In the age of corporate airbnbs, this is the kind of host you hope to find. Someone whose apartment is infused with a sense of home, who takes care of you while you’re there, and who makes you want to come back.
I’ll definitely rent this place again.
Some other things: there’s a velib stand just outside! So you can just zip around town in minutes. The metro is so close. There’s an awesome pool across the street. And the cafe down the road has the creamiest, yummiest latte ever.