First time using Airbnb and it could not have been better! I very much appreciated Michael’s prompt responses from the initial communiqué to the night before when Philippe called to check in with us and offered to call a cab for the airport if needed. A few days prior to departing from Paris, Michael sent maps and clear instructions on how to get the keys and into the apartment, which made this process anxiety free for me. My daughter and I spent 8 nights in the apartment and it is just as described and more. Both my daughter Ariel and I appreciated the little things that perhaps go unnoticed such as the red box in the nightstand, which contains manuals to some of the appliances (microwave, washer, etc.), city maps, etc. It rained several days while we were there and though we were prepared, we ended up losing our umbrella towards the end of our stay, but even that, we found an umbrella in the apartment and that saved us from having to buy one. Other items that came in handy were the blow dryer, shopping bags, dish soap and new sponges, and a kitchenette with all the essential items. The apartment was clean, good water pressure and most importantly, a very nice, firm, and comfortable bed.
It is all about location, location, location! We liked the apartment’s location and did not feel unsafe at any time, even when we got back late at night. With the assistance of the neighborhood map Michael provided, we quickly became familiar with the metro stops and found our way around with ease. The map even included ATM sites, which was convenient. I liked that there was a large grocery store nearby as well as other small convenience stores and most importantly bakeries, which I totally miss now! Never had a croissant as delicious as the ones we ate there.
I had been in Paris some years ago and found the people rude and arrogant and left with the sense that I would not return; this trip was just the opposite. This experience was so positive from the initial contact with Michael, the people at the café where we picked up the keys from, Philippe who checked us in, some of the building tenants we encountered, grocery store staff and customer who explained to us that we needed to have a bag to put in our groceries, to the lovely couple at the books store right around the building. Will definitely recommend this apartment and hope to return! Thanks Michael and Philippe for your hospitality!