This was a comfortable,clean and charming apartment on a delightful pedestrian street. It is surrounded by three incredible bakeries and is within walking distance of many key Parisian sights. If you don't like walking, the Gare de Lyon station is nearby. Joel was quick to respond to any questions and personally welcomed us and arranged for us to drop off our luggage earlier than the posted check -in time. The apartment was stocked with extra amenities like coffee, sugar, salt, pepper and a baguette and jams. Fresh flowers and tealights added to the ambience. The water pressure in the shower was the best we had ever experienced in Europe. Plenty of hot water. The bed and the pillows were cozy. Since the trains were on strike Joel recommended a driver for pick up and drop off at CDG and it was money well spent! Karyn was warm and amusing and so we also booked her Paris by Night tour, which turned out to be an informative and magical way to end our trip. Our pictures on this airbnb's street were some of the best of our whole trip! So pretty! Thanks Joel and Karyn for your hospitality. I hope we visit again sometime in the not too distant future.