I LOVED staying at Yaya’s airbnb. The photos are accurate, descriptions and directions on the listing are all accurate.
The place is very charming - warm and inviting. You have your own balconies where you could have a smoke or a cup of coffee if the weather permits. There was a clothing rack with hangers in the corner of the room where I hung all of my shirts and jackets. There are iron+steamer units you can borrow if you ask the host.
The kitchen is shared by you and other guests staying in the other room, but there are plenty of plates, pots&pans $ silverware for all. Nice area to have small talks and socialize, if you like to with other travelers.
Bathroom is shared also - but I never felt like that caused any inconvenience during my stay. People have different schedules (if they are all traveling) so you rarely run into someone in the morning when you need to get ready to go outside.
The building has an elevator, and secure entrance which requires a tab/fob to unlock. The host will show you how it’s all used during the check-in.
Location is also very good!
Closest Metro is 4.
I took Eurostar from London and I just took the metro from Gare du Nord - very easy.
And it’s not far from Châtelet Les Halles, where you can take the train to the CDG airport in one shot.
There’s a market called Monoprix like a block south of the building, where you can buy anything from groceries, pre-prepared food, toiletries and etc.
Except for rare occasions, I walked to EVERYWHERE from this airbnb.
Again, great host, great place, and great location - I’d definitely go back to Yaya’s airbnb in the future.