First Airbnb experience, and it was a great one. While compact, the apartment is well designed, makes good use of space, and is kept very clean. What you see in the pictures is representative. It's an OK size for one or two people, as long as you can share the sofa bed. We didn't cook and there would've been little space for it, although it comes with pots, pans, etc.

The neighborhood is great. Very easy access to Metro line 1 (various attractions e.g. Louvre, Arc de Triomphe), and an easy walk to Île de la Cité (Notre Dame) and the Centre Pompidou. Lots of restaurants and a bakery next door. It's lively and we felt very safe the whole time there.

Gilles was a great host. He met us at the apartment, gave us a tour, and explained everything we might want to know. He is really friendly and responds very quickly to emails.