Airbnb labeled Marc-Andre's place "a rare gem" and it couldn't be more accurate. It was better than my expectations. Marc-Andre was super responsive from the first message I sent him with my booking request. He provided us information to help us seamlessly get from the airport to his apartment, and Ana, who was also so friendly, met us and let us in. The apartment is set on a quiet, safe, and beautiful street in Saint-Germain with a charming brick and ivy courtyard upon entering (it had the feel of a West Village apartment). Thank goodness there was a tiny elevator to get my hefty suitcase to the top floor where the apartment is located, but the spiral stairs were lovely to climb when luggage free. The apartment is outstanding: sun-drenched, squeaky clean, beautifully designed and smelled wonderful (thanks to well-placed Le Jardin de Fragonard diffusers that made it feel like home every time we walked through the door). It is fully equipped with top shelf flatware, cookware and appliances including a washer machine, dishwasher, coffeemaker, tea pot, Miele induction stovetop, etc. All the furniture is comfortable: the couch for lounging, the table for eating and working, and the queen bed for sleeping. There's also a small heater in the living room and a towel drying rack that kept us cozy in the winter weather. The candles lying around, the decorative fireplace, the view, the sparking white Krion kitchen made it such a cozy and romantic space to relax. The bedroom has electric blackout shades, which are great for catching up on sleep and the Porcelanosa shower had three settings: rainshower, handheld and lower body, (this setting was perfect for a quick rinse without getting your hair wet, although he does provide a shower cap). The one closet in the living space was slim and we could hang up a few items, but we just kept our suitcases on the windowsills and pulled out stuff when we needed it. Marc-Andre also kindly left us USB charges and adapters for our phones and computers when I asked in advance if they were needed. The location is spectacular to explore Paris' iconic sites - the museums, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, great restaurants, bars, etc., and Marc-Andre has a booklet of nearby recommendations that is helpful. There's a metro stop close by, a bike share across the street, as well as Lime scooters all over, so getting around is easy and convenient. It was my husband's first time in Paris, and this apartment made it so special, comfortable and memorable (way better than a hotel room). We would love to come back and stay here again, but it's hard to find a window when it's free, and for good reason!