This apartment had me at the photo of the sofa. I will admit upfront that I was a little nervous to rent an Airbnb apartment that had no previous reviews. The photos were beautiful and I half wondered if it was too good to be true? Fear not, future guests, this apartment is as advertised, and it’s a stunner. I would have been happy to spend my whole vacation curled up on the living room velvet Togo sofa. But it’s Paris, so obviously, I didn’t.
This apartment truly is as comfortable as it is gorgeous. There was plenty of space to all hang out together in the living room and also enough space that we weren’t on top of each other. I loved that there was a sofa in the dining room too. Velvet sofas rule!
The apartment is as stylish as any boutique hotel - but better, because it is a well loved home. If it had been warmer we would have opened the windows/doors and enjoyed our morning coffee on the tiny terrace with a peek at the Pompidou.
Finally, the nitty gritty. This apartment was perfect for our family of 5. Two teens shared the double bed and the third had the small twin bed. There is one shower and one toilet (in separate rooms) and we all managed to share just fine. The shower is en-suite to the big bedroom and the toilet is in a separate bathroom down the hall, which also has a tub. Both have sinks. The shower itself is a fantastic rain shower. Plenty of hot water too.
The kitchen is well stocked - including sharp knives, a large skilllet and a large Le Creuset dutch oven. The stove top is induction - a little tricky if you are unfamiliar - and the oven is a standard Euro-size (ie, small but adequate.) It was fun to shop at the market and cook Christmas dinner.
Note that the apartment is a fifth floor walk up. The light, air, style, and view of the apartment don’t come easy.
Next time we come to Paris, I hope we are lucky enough to stay here again.