After quite a few unsuccessful attempts at confirming an Airbnb for my first visit to Paris, I finally booked Alice and Thibaut's apartment, and I'm so glad I did! It's a great choice for solo travelers or couples looking to stay a bit outside the most touristy areas of Paris. The 11th is a cool neighborhood to explore, with lots of great restaurants, shops, bars, and parks, but the location still puts you within a manageable walk to neighborhoods like the Marais and Canal St. Martin.
The building itself is charming with a quiet interior courtyard (you may hear neighbors socializing during the day and earlier evening hours, but it was never bothersome--and part of Parisian culture!) and feels very secure. The apartment is on the top (5th) floor, but there's a small elevator if you don't want to lug your suitcase up the stairs. The space is quite large, especially by Paris standards, and the hosts have done a great job of decorating and styling the space, which also has great historical architectural touches. I would say the Airbnb photos did not do it justice.
All the appliances are modern, the bed and furniture comfortable, and the kitchen well-stocked if you can resist going out for a meal. Alice and Thibaut were kind enough to welcome me with a bottle of wine and espresso capsules for the Nespresso machine, so it was nice I didn't have to venture out right away as I attempted to recover from my jet lag. The weather was quite warm while I was visiting, but you can get a great cross-breeze opening the windows, so the indoor temperature always stayed comfortable.
I also appreciated the hosts' responsiveness to any questions or issues I had. A few days into my stay, there was a problem with the water heater, and Alice and Thibaut followed up very quickly to attempt to resolve this issue after I notified them (even sending their sweet downstairs neighbor up to help!).
Overall, I would definitely recommend staying here if you get the chance. It's a great value for the amenities and the convenience of the location.