The Airbnb experience, Barbara exceeded and went beyond my expectations. 5 stars!
The images donot do, Barbara's authentic Parisian apartment justice. From climbing the beautiful well worn wooden stairs (you are asked in french text, to please wipe your feet from the ground floor), to the non-chalont door, to Barabara's home on the 4th floor. What greets you is totally cool, in my books as a seasoned world traveller
The apartment has the most welcoming, calming vibe and truly designed as expected. The beautiful french bay window doors, the bijou kitchen filled with curios, individual items. My fav, the teen tiny nutmeg grater.
The bathroom with a shower, hot water flowing. Again, it is truly Parisien, large mottled glass window, and natural light seeping in.
The shared spaces are filled with evidence of Barabara's travels, and lots of greenery.
The room. Firstly the bed, major 10/10, clean, square pillows, cotton sheets, large double and a firm comfy matress. Hanging built - in wardrobe with hangers, and a whole drawer unit. All empty for my belongings. The 'piercederesistance' the tall bay windows with natural light. The little touches, a blanket, lamps, a bottle of evian, metro map, small writing table with chair.
The apartment is litreally, less than a minutes walk from the metro in a very 'real' part of the 18th in Paris. I loved the sounds during the day and night, all eventually
fading to silence. It was both safe and welcome. I walked every evening locally, with an excellent supermarket nearby to buy food.
Barbara I feel was an exceptional host, and truly a rare gem in Airbnb. She was respectful of my space but most of all made me feel so welcome. Offering me fresh coffee every morning when I was in the kitchen, and her home made dishes - Udon : )))))
If you want to experience Parsian life with vibrabts sounds and sights, Barbara's apartment is for you.