We have stayed at a lot of AirBnBs and the ones we've stayed at have tended to be designated rental properties and therefore somewhat sterile. This apartment was totally the opposite. This was the first apartment we stayed at that appeared to be someone's actual home. Specifically it is the home of a cool, stylish, well-traveled intellectual family. There were no traces of Ikea furniture, frail and squeaky beds or generic framed poster-art. Instead there are walls of great books, family photos, musical instruments, interesting art and select clippings from magazines or family memorabilia. The beds were sturdy and comfortable.

The apartment itself is large. We were there with a multi generational family of 6 people aged from 5 years to 76 - and it never felt at all cramped. There is no air conditioning, but there are many fans and even during some very hot days in August, we didn't feel uncomfortable.

The location is great -- walking distance to some of our favorite spots in Paris. And... honestly, my kids were pretty excited about the proximity to McDonald's down below. (They had been denied McDonald's nearly all summer during our travels to other countries.)

Overall, a great place to stay in Paris and very pleasant dealings with the owners. Would recommend to others and stay there again if we had the chance.