I’m a professional travel blogger, so will be very honest in my review of Thomas’ flat.
The Good: The Le Marais area is a fabulous spot to stay when in Paris. The local vibe, variety of people, and immersion into the culture will be an unmistakeable highlight of your travels. The flat is in the heart of Le Marais and is quite spacious for a couple or single traveler. The space comes with numerous toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotions, bath wash) and is equipped with all the kitchen essentials (mini fridge, dishwasher, coffee pot, flatware, glasses, etc.) and closet space you could need. The linens and pillows were blissful, but I’ll get to the bed in The Bad.
The Bad: The host was very short and limited in his responses. The WiFi didn’t work upon arrival and his first response was there was nothing he could do about it. It wasn’t until I asked for a refund and early check out the next day that he responded with his access to the Paris Free WiFi (unsecured network). Not an ideal solution at all and it meant we could also not watch television (the TV only operates through WiFi) during our stay. The separate toilet should have been a positive, but it’s immensely tiny and freezing cold in November (the flat operates on heating and air UNITS, not central; so the toilet area which had an exterior window was very frigid). The bed was very hard and uncomfortable, which was odd given the plush pillows and linens. A pillow top mattress would be a helpful addition as the rest of the sleeping amenities were ones you’d see at a fancy hotel. Beware that if you choose to use the washer/dryer unit (one unit, not separate), the cycles are quite long. It took over 3 hours to dry a handful of shirts and pants; one of the negatives of having a combined unit. Also, there are no English instructions for use in the appliance handbook the host leaves on-site; so pay attention to whomever checks you in and ask questions if you’re uncomfortable operating appliances with French labeling/instructions.
In summary, the flat is located in an unbeatable area to stay while in Paris, but the poor communication, non-functioning amenities, and uncomfortable sleeping and toilet experiences will not bring us back nor sway us to recommend Thomas’ place.