Philippe's place was funky and great. Philippe's place is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. It is tucked back in the middle of several buildings which creates a haven of quiet and peacefulness. Philippe’s place is funky, just like he says – not fancy but fully functional, comfortable, and well stocked with supplies. Even though it was quite hot while we were in Paris, the great big windows opened wide to give us enough air flow to cool the apartment off during the night and therefore was comfortable.
We were only there for 3 nights and we managed the stairs without problems (all 3 of us are over 60). Be aware that the toilet is upstairs next to one of the bedrooms. Again, not a problem for us.
I do recommend Philippe’s place if you value peace, quiet and relaxed comfort.