Marcello was very forthcoming to offer arrange a transport pickup from the airport to his apartment for my family of 5 plus luggage. This of course is at my cost, but I was reassured that this service was recommended by a local. The limousine service was convenient and the driver was professional and helpful.
As we arrived CDG early in the morning he was agreeable to us checking in early. He met us on time and invited us into his beautiful and well furnished apartment. I particularly loved the use of raw wood into the apartment fittings. The furnishings were more than ample, bordering on lavish. It would be what a person would equip his own home, not the type that is meant just for rental.
The location was super, with a 3 minute walk to the metro. Lots of eating places, shopping and adequate supermarkets in the locality.
I am unsure if other Airbnbs provide shower gels and shampoo but our previous two did, so you may have to provide your own shampoo and shower gels, here. Also household supplies like dishwasher tablets, washing machine soap were not provided. But these are relatively minor issues and a visit to the supermarket easily solved that.
The timber flooring along the hallway was warped. He explained that this was damaged by the previous guests and apologised for the inconvenience. He did his best to make it liveable by placing rugs over the barren floor. Little could be done for the bedroom and bathroom doors which could not be closed. We didn't mind it so much as we were a family unit and privacy was not too much of an issue. The apartment was comfortably large and can house 6 persons easily. Too bad it was winter and did not use the alfresco penthouse area.
On the whole it was a positive experience for us, we would definitely recommend him as a host to friends and would consider using the apartment again.