My host was very accommodating for check-in and check-out times; however, there was a long delay between responding to my email inquiries causing me to often resend messages 2 and 3 times before hearing back. The host does not speak English, so email is best allowing the host's daughter to translate.

The studio looks NOTHING as the pictures show. An advert mentioned being able to view the Eiffel Tower; however, it is on ground level facing a courtyard with NO windows except on the entry door. The studio is so small, I was claustrophobic and I live in NYC. It is barely enough space for one - forget about the three that the host advertises. The bed is actually a bunker that is accessed by ladder, which is never mentioned in the advert. At 40, this sleeping arrangement is unacceptable. The location is decent. The nearest train is several blocks away, but I felt safe as a solo traveller; however, the courtyard is not private or well lit, so I felt unsafe coming home. The price is also very equivalent to a hotel; however, basic needs such as a full roll of toilet paper (or at minimum a replacement roll) were not provided and I never actually met my host, so I could not make this request - not to mention the heat never worked.

My experience at this flat has caused me to reconsider ever renting airbnb again.