If this place is available, Book It ASAP!
The place has everything you need for a stay in Paris plus some extras, but what this place has which no place in Paris has is an accessible phenomenal host. It is in a perfect location, has everything you need and then some, it is clean but what makes it special and the place to stay is the host, Yvon.
About the host:
Leading up to our stay, Yvon communicated with us often, providing us check in instructions, and transportation/directions advice, even offering to pick us up from the Metro Station if need be. Upon arrival, Yvon was kind enough to wait for us as our flight was delayed to hand us the keys and explained everything about the home. He even showed us on a map where nearby stores/markets, restaurants, metro stations can be found. His instructions were clear and concise. What made an impression on us about Yvon was his generosity, humility and willingness to assist us in anything within his reach. He greeted us with a complimentary bottle of wine. He helped us with advice on how to get to Versailles which were accurate. Since the apartment did not have a kitchen, he allowed us to use his kitchen whenever we wanted and gave us a key to his apartment to do so. If we had any questions we just wrote to him through the Airbnb app and he answered immediately or we knocked on his door and he would kindly attend us. We needed to use his phone to make a reservation and he called the restaurant on our behalf in case they only spoke French and made the reservation for us. In the mornings he made us breakfast and on one occasion since he had to work early he allowed us to help ourselves with breakfast. Throughout all our encounters Yvon was very kind, well mannered and charming. We had good conversations every time and I wish we could have spent more time with him. We hit it off so well that on our last day in Paris, Yvon invited us over for dinner! He prepared a wonderful 3 course dinner for us and we spent the night having wonderful conversation and getting to know each other. This night is what made our stay in Paris special. What makes traveling special aside from sightseeing is its culture and its people. Yvon gave us an insight to what Parisians are like, their culture, and what life is like in Paris. This is not something you can expect at a hotel or just any AirBNB location. But at Yvon's place you can.
Location:
This place is literally located right on back of the Eiffel Tower. You step out of the apartment, head to the end of the block and boom! The Eiffel Tower is right there captivating you every day and night. At night we would visit restaurants nearby and were able to witness the light-show the tower puts on. It looks beautiful when its lit up and all the more beautiful when it puts on a show. There is a metro station and an RER Train station 5 minutes away. There are 2 nearby store/mini markets and there are many restaurants including Michelin Star rated Restaurants in walking distance as it is near the Eiffel tower. Nortre Dame, Le Marais and The Louvre can all be accessed with short metro commute. Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées are within 5-20 minutes walking distance accordingly. High End Shopping stores are also nearby. You are smack in the center of Paris.
Place:
The space is immaculately clean. Everything is modern and this is a very spacious flat for its location. I had a very hard time finding a spacious flat. This is not a studio, it is an apartment with 3 rooms (living room, bedroom, and office) and a bathroom with a spacious shower unlike many other apartments. We loved that it has a Nespresso Machine with more than plenty of pods, coffee cups, and delicious tartlets (French cookies) which were so good we had them all the same day. The office has a nice desk with plenty of maps and brochures for the best attractions in Paris. There were plenty of towels and Yvon replenished them during our stay. The place had all the essentials like TV, Cable, DVD Player, Radio, Wifi, hairdryer, heater, AC, and while it doesn't have a kitchen or washer, Yvon allows you to use his anytime. The wifi speed was so good that we were able to watch Netflix on the TV by using an HDMI adapter I took for my android phone but you can use your laptop, Tablet or phone if you don't have an adapter and stream easily. There is a small elevator which is a plus in Paris. It fits 2 people or 1 person and 2 bags. The place has a secure entrance with 2 doors requiring a special key which Yvon gives you. The apartment has its own independent entrance and it is located right next to Yvon's apartment. The two apartments have a door that connects them which Yvon gives you a key to so you may access his apartment at any time. He gives you privacy and if he needs to speak to you he will kindly knock the door outside. However, he always makes you feel welcomed when you need access to his kitchen. The bed was very comfortable as was the couch in the living room. Honestly the pictures don't do the place justice. It is better than the pictures.
I don't know what else to say besides that I highly recommend this place and I highly recommend Yvon as a Superhost!