Constance is extremely responsive and attentive. We remained in contact via Air BnB. The apartment is very small, but it is as depicted in the photos. I would recommend this for one person, maybe two, if you are that intimate and okay with being in such close quarters with someone else. All of the essentials are in the apartment, however, I had an issue with the hot water in the shower. Some days it was ice cold, others it would be hot for a few minutes, then turn cold. Once I informed Constance about this, she had a plumber come to check everything immediately. Unfortunately, it had to be fixed after my stay because they will need to knock down the wall to possibly repair the water heater. I ended up creating a system of super quick showers, letting the water stay off for at least 10 minutes afterwards, then going back to the sink to wash my face and brush my teeth. I found that when I did it the opposite way (which is how I normally do), that is when the shower would be cold or turn cold within a couple minutes. Showering first then brushing my teeth and washing my face after allotted me a little extra time for hot water during my shower. The fact that I even had to do that did not sit well with me as hot water is an essential and listed as an amenity.
I am a makeup artist and I was there for work. I wash my brushes after every job and let them dry overnight. Unfortunately, because there was poor air circulation, I would have to use the blow dryer to expedite the drying of my makeup brushes. Air circulation was only found when the door and/or windows were open. I shared this with Constance and she thanked me for letting her know and took that in account for any future makeup artists that might be looking to stay here. Once the hot water and air circulation issues are resolved, all will be well.
The neighborhood is in a very prime area, with many fresh fruit and food markets, patisseries, restaurants, and pharmacies all within the feet of the apartment. The Ternes metro station is also within a close walking distance, only about 2-3 blocks away. The neighbors are also very nice, and so is the courtyard set up. One day, someone opened and quickly closed the door to the apartment. I was frightened because I thought I had locked the door (looking back now, I don’t think I did it properly) and immediately reached out to Constance. She informed me that there were office spaces located within the courtyard as well (I was not aware) and gave me the reassurance that someone more than likely mistook the apartment for a doctors office. That calmed my nerves big time and it never happened again. It is a very safe setup.
Overall, the apartment is located in a really great area and Constance is very attentive. The water issue was unfortunate, but again, once that and the air circulation is resolved, it will be perfect. Thanks again, Constance.