Stéphanie is a very personal host—she made sure to meet me at her front door and walk me to her apartment. I got a guided tour of the building, instructions on how to use the elevator, and a quick introduction to the amenities within the home.
The building and apartment are just as described and shown in the listing: there are clear views of the Eiffel Tower to the south and Sacré Cœur to the east. The 17th Arrondissement is more of a quieter outer ring neighborhood, so you won’t get the hustle and bustle noise as you do with some of the more centralized areas—and that was fine by me. Transit is easily accessible within a 5-10 minute walk, although the neighborhood becomes sparsely populated when walking home alone late at night. Single travelers should keep that in mind.
Bonus points for having an elevator! It’s very small (could only fit one person and a large suitcase at one time), but anyone who has visited Europe via Airbnb will realize this is an awesome amenity.
I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a small flat with great views, well-appointed kitchen and bath, and of course, Stéphanie’s amazing hospitality. I will be back!