This was my second time staying at the Caprice-Amour Airbnb — last time was three years ago with my partner, this time with a friend. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but there were definite pros and cons.
Pros:
- Excellent location, away from the busiest part of le Marais, but super convenient to walk to everything you could want — shops, restaurants, cafe's etc.
- It felt secure, with multiple security features and a safe area
- Pretty comfortable bed
- The apartment is charming, with a balcony and super old original beams, etc
- There's a bath and good water pressure
- Host was accommodating to meet us a little early and help with printing emergency documents
Cons:
- It felt like the apt was in need of some TLC. The balcony doors jammed easily so it was hard to get out there, the kitchen utensils were not in the best condition, the socket cover fell off the wall in the bedroom, etc.
- There were ZERO basic supplies provided. Like no hand or body soap, no dish washing soap, no paper towel, extra trash bags, etc. This made the apartment feel very bare. I remember last time they offered us the option to purchase a kit of supplies (which I found ridiculous and overpriced but better than nothing). This time we weren't offered anything. Personally I think this really diminishes the experience. You shouldn't be expected to provide basics for a short stay. At least 1-2 extra trash bags, some soap and dish soap would have been nice.
- Towels could use replacing and there was no trash can in the bathroom
- Bedroom got very hot at night and the one small fan provided didn't help. We used a chair to raise the fan and were both still so hot it affected our sleep. Outside temps were around 60-70 at night for reference.
- No guide book provided to help with local recommendations — this would be a nice touch to acquaint people with the area.
Overall, I'd recommend for the location, safety and comfortable bed. Would I return a third time? Maybe not based on the lack of upkeep and amenities.