I read the host’s reply to other reviews and it’s quite obvious that she doesn’t like “bad” comments which might reflect the real issue, so I am ready for a harsh reply here.
Pros:
1. The apartment is located in a quiet and convenient neighborhood, close to Eiffel Tower and the metro.
2. The host was flexible about check-in time and I appreciated that since we took a long flight. She also provided clear instruction on check-in and other useful information about Paris.
3. Even though the apartment is tiny, but it’s equipped with pretty much everything you needed. The decoration is cute as it’s showed in the pictures.
Cons:
1. Don’t expect a perfectly cleaned place. Smelly pillow covers, pillows with yellow stains, tiny trash on the floor etc. (Yes there are additional covers to replace, but still annoying right?)
2. You will be asked to pull out the sofa bed and put the quilt covers and sheets on (and remove them later). We failed to fold the sofa bed back 4am in the morning and the host got mad at it. (If you are traveling alone or a girl, it will be difficult to deal with that sofa bed)
3. The host will ask a lot from you, but she might not allow you to expect much from her. I put her blanket on the sofa and she blamed me for not perfectly folded it… Also the cleaner didn’t come to clean the apartment for next guest because of the strike. My suggestion is that if a host cannot guarantee a cleaner coming for room cleaning, then don’t rent the apartment out.
I used Airbnb for 5 years (just forgot the password to my original account) so I know Airbnb is not hotel. I didn’t even complain much while staying. However, the host’s attitude just got me unpleasant after checking out.
Oh and please don’t suggest me to book Ritz instead, I will probably get a cleaner place and nicer service in a two star hotel with the same price I paid here.