This was our first experience using airbnb, and it couldn't have been better.

Appearance - The place was nice, clean and just as it looks in the pictures. It opens up on an inner courtyard, so you don't hear any of the street noise, even with the windows open.

Location - It's in a great location within walking distance of the Seine River, Notre Dame, shopping, restaurants/cafes/bakeries/bars, and museums, such as the Louvre, Centre Pompidou and the D'Orsay (assuming you're like us, and don't mind a walk, especially in one of the most beautiful cities in the world).

Host - In terms of the host, Nicolas, he is the best. He really takes the time to provide all the information that you might need about the area, and to make sure that everything you have everything you need during your stay. We really appreciated all of the little details he though of to make things comfortable for us. His hospitality really calmed our nerves about being first time airbnb users.