Valerie’s apartment was as described. The location can’t be beat, in the most lovely neighborhood of Paris with a mix of locals and tourists, close to all the main sights. Communication was fine, though messaging is done with some sort of on site manager, not the host. The blinds for the window were broken and the shower and sink did not drain, flooding the bathroom a bit. The response from the host when informed was “thanks for letting me know”, and no resolution.
The apartment itself is very cute, great aesthetic and functional. The AC worked well. That said, it lacks any type of “wow” factor. It is very small and the view is onto the adjacent roof covered in water and dirt. It’s a bit noisy with the sound of the train and the noise from the upstairs plumbing. Also some standard amenities felt missing. There is a Nespresso machine but no pods provided. No shampoo or soap for the shower.
A totally sufficient apartment for a home base in Paris. Just don’t expect anything above average.