I want to start the review by stating there were extenuating circumstances involving the host's manager's father the day we arrived.

The location and description of the apartment are spot on. It's very convenient to the metro and, thus, all of Paris! We loved the size of the apartment--we were able to spread out and have a bit of privacy during our stay. The apartment is also nearby many shops--including some pretty tasty bakeries. We had fresh croissants every morning :)

The apartment is on the second floor--remember, the second floor is like the third floor in the US! So, there was a lot of confusion at first since I could only communicate through text and phone with the manager. She was very patient and kept trying to help me even though I'm sure it was very frustrating!

The apartment had four very nice beds as well as a travel bed in the living room; the bed in the living room was a great size, and it was very comfortable for being a "travel" bed!

On the other hand, the floors of the apartment seemed a little dirty as well as the toilet and bathroom. The couch cushions also look like they need to be cleaned. There wasn't any soap (hand or dish), so we had to go purchase some from the supermarket. This wasn't such a big deal since a supermarket is very close.

The thing that seemed strange was a lack of towels. We had to use small towels for showering the entire trip; they were about the size of two hand towels combined.

The kitchen served us well--there were leftover spices, oils, and other condiments from previous guests. We threw some of the other items away as they were perishable items.

Overall, I would recommend this place to other people because I feel some of the problems were perhaps due to extenuating circumstances...the location and size alone are well worth it! Ariane and Olivier were also kind enough to allow us to bring a sixth guest at the last minute for an additional fee.