Bertille's cozy apartment accommodated my girlfriend and me for five nights in early December. It is a very Parisian apartment, meaning it has charm even though there are some minor inconveniences (which I think are pretty common overall). For the budget we had in mind, after hours of looking, it was the best place we could find. A few things to note, that future guests may find helpful when planning their stay at Bertille's:
• There are three separate areas: a bedroom with a toilet, a living room with a small couch and a table, and a small kitchen. We didn't cook during our stay, but it has all the necessary appliances.
• Even though the weather outside was a little cold, the apartment stayed warm and heating was not an issue.
• There is not a lot of storage space in cabinets and drawers to unpack, but there is enough space on the floor to put the suitcases.
• We could hear some noises from the neighbors (which I think is common in Paris), but they were respectful and not extremely noisy. We could hear a baby sometimes, but not every night.
• The door is a bit hard to unlock (this is mentioned as part of check-in), but once you know how to it becomes easier and quicker.
• The bed is comfortable and the room gets really dark when the curtain is closed, which is nice for sleeping. During the day, there is nice natural light in all spaces of the apartment.
• The apartment is on a third floor (no elevator, but a lovely staircase: wooden with carpets). Back home we live on the sixth floor, so this didn't bother us, though.
• The bathroom is very small (as per the pictures) and needs a bit of maneuvering around. Hard to fit more than one person when getting ready, but there are mirrors elsewhere that can help. Toilet, sink, and shower work well and there is enough hot water. The shower is small and we had a slight incident caused by a slip and fall, but nothing major.
• The location is not necessarily central or prestigious, just mainly residential. Within a block or less of the apartment, there is pretty much everything you may need: a supermarket, fruit and vegetable shops, bars, restaurants, takeaways, cafes, bakeries, and other varied independent stores. The metro station is about 3 minutes walk away, with good connections. You can get to pretty much anywhere in Paris in about 30 minutes or less with the metro.