We (family of 2 adults, 2 kids 14 & 18) had our first ever experience with Airbnb's private hosts - 4 excellent nights in Fatima's Belleville/Paris apartment mid July.
Fatima was a wonderful host to us - very good communication per email in advance of our stay, at arrival when Fatima kindly introduced us to the apartment and the neighbourhood, and even per sms during our stay if having a question. Fatima had even arranged parking for our car in the basement of the block.
The apartment plan is very good and well functioning, and the atmosphere at Fatima's made us feel at home from the very first minute to the last.
Location is fine in a multicultural and vibrant part of Paris, yet we felt completely safe all the way. Nice inexpensive restaurants and cafes just across the street or in Rue de Belleville (all introduced by Fatima), 2 mins walk to Metro stations "Belleville" or "Colonel Fabien" makes access to all Paris very easy. Or take a local walk through Parc des Buttes Chaumont or a stroll along Canal St Martin early evening where hundreds of young people picnic. Why not bring a basket and join!
The apartment is excellent, cosy and well functioning for our configuration as the upper limit.
We enjoyed the stay and would do it any day again - this applies not least to Fatima as our kind host as well as her cosy home in Belleville.
A wonderful first-off experience with Airbnb. Many thanks to Fatima for warm and competent hosting!