This is a fantastic location in Paris, and Olivier is a fantastic host.

The apartment itself is spacious, light and airy. It was perfect for our family of 4 -- adults in the master, two beds for the kids in the second bedroom. There was also a sofa bed in the living room that we did not need to use. The bedrooms were nice and functional -- excellent lighting -- the master is a little small, but ample closet and floor space. The second bedroom (with two beds) is if anything a little bigger and nicer than the first. The living room is very spacious, and the kitchen area is perfect and well stocked. There was a little balcony, which is not all that useable, but it's nice to have. On the second floor, there is a lot of natural light during the day and the views are great (although right now mainly of a big construction project underway).

The bathrooms are great -- towel warmers, full bath with hand-held shower in master; second shower room with great rain shower and hot water in second; and separate second toilet room with sink which is convenient for a family. Laundry facilities were great, especially since BA managed to "misplace" our luggage in London and so we had our first 2 days in Paris with only our carry-ons!

Olivier is a great host -- I understand now what makes an "Airbnb superhost." Very caring and accommodating; great intro to the apartment, terrific book with local info, and especially appreciated Olivier's recommendations on patisseries for baguettes (we used both his top choices every day for different breakfast items!). I have a little Airbnb test of my own -- does the host provide tissues? Well, Olivier had a cabinet full of them!

Entry and check-in / check-out was seamless. Easy to follow the instructions -- keypad on the outside door, key for the inside door, two flights of stairs (or an elevator), and key for the front door.

Best thing about the apartment was the location and the feel of living in central Paris. Right down the street from Chatelet, Hotel de Ville, we walked by Notre Dame (5 minutes) almost every day when crossing to the left bank. Exit 6 from Chatelet Metro is less than half a block from the front door.

Worst thing was the creaky floors. I noted the comments from an earlier poster about them. I agree with Olivier's response -- they are cute, and they do add charm to the apartment. I also agree with the previous poster -- they are loud, and if you have multiple people in the apartment with different sleep times, the potential noise is something to be aware of.

All in all, we were tremendously satisfied, and even a little smug about "our" ability to have found this place and selected it from among all the Airbnb offerings. We would certainly stay here again!