I stayed in this apartment for eight weeks and generally enjoyed my time there. Joanna was attentive and helpful and communicative and I didn't have any major problems.
Here are the pros and cons of the stay:
PROS:
- Location, location, location. The location is smack dab in the center of the city and it's pretty easy to walk or take the metro anyway—especially the airport and train stations. Lots of good shopping and dining and history nearby.
- Amenities-wise, there's good storage and I appreciate the dishwasher and washing machine. (Wish there was a dryer but those aren't as common in France, I suppose.)
CONS
- Noise: I'm incredibly sensitive to noise in my living space and because this apartment is right on a busy avenue, it can get loud — as in you hear people at the bus stop below the bedroom window loud. I didn't have many nights where noise outside disturbed my sleep at night, but I did have a few. You can also hear noise from the people upstairs; it often woke me up very early in the morning, like 6 or 7 a.m.
- Light: When I was in Paris, the weather was often really gray outside and I didn't feel like there was enough light in the living area of this apartment. I like really bright, illuminated spaces and would have preferred more light options, especially in the evening.
- Upkeep: When I travel, I like places where I stay to at least seem spotless. I didn't feel that level of cleanliness upon arriving at this apartment. It was clean but there are definitely some corners in the bathroom that need a deep clean, and while the furnishings and all match the photos, it all was a bit more worn-in than I was expecting.
TL;DR: Good space, great location. Fun times. Thanks, Joanna!