This homey loft may seem small on paper but does a great job maximizing space. We loved the location, close to a metro but the 11th arrondissement truly has a lot to offer. It worked especially well for our 18 month old (travel crib and high chair were great!) but the steps on every level may not be for everyone (ie those who are older, larger, or may have mobility issues). Definitely child friendly with toys and books, but if you have a very young child and are worried about the stairs, you may want to consider a different property.
Some of our nearby favorites include:
Marche Aligre - daily market (closed Monday) with cheap produce and an indoor portion with great fromagerie as well as vendors selling fresh pastas, meats and flaky savory treats to heat at home
Chezaline - Awesome tiny sandwich shop (closes at 3p). Favorites include the smoked fish salad w/pickles or the prince de pays ham with fresh pesto and chevre or artichokes (both on baguette)
Boulangerie Gana - great baguettes
Ble Sucre - a little farther but near Marche Aligre, amazing thick chocolate chaud (seasonal?), super buttery pain du chocolate, and beautifully crafted pastries
We did have some issues getting a response via airbnb message in the week leading up to the trip to coordinate check in timing/leaving luggage, but once we arrived in Paris, Sonia and Karim were very easy to reach via SMS and extremely helpful in providing last minute recommendations on where to purchase a new stroller (the airline lost ours).