My family of three stayed three nights in Richard's loft. It was exactly as described and pictured; very tidy and very pleasant. Everything worked and we had no problems during our stay. The location could not be better - right next to the Louvre and very convenient to Paris' metro system. The view of the Gothic church across the street is certainly impressive and atmospheric.

Richard himself was an excellent host. He provided accurate directions to the loft, was waiting for us when we arrived and thoroughly explained all the features of the loft. He even volunteered information to help us navigate the subway upon our departure, which was above-and-beyond. Even though English is not his first language, he coped very well with our language and certainly made us feel welcome.

The only downsides to Richard's loft are mentioned in the description: it is a fourth-floor walk-up, so those with excessively heavy luggage or an aversion to stairs should be cautious. Also, the bells of church across the street are quite loud, although they were pretty and did not disrupt our sleep.

In all, a very positive experience and I would certainly recommend Richard as a host to anyone looking for a place to stay in central Paris at a much more affordable price than most similarly-located hotels.