We couldn't be happier with our experience at Anaïs' lovely apartment. It was our first use of AirBNB (we've used another provider before), and our first rental internationally, so we weren't sure what to expect or the best way to pick a home-away-from-home. Her detailed post pulled us in, and then her immediate, warm communications convinced us that this was absolutely the right place to stay for our 2 weeks in Paris.

The location is perfect, with easy access to the Metro - 1.5 blocks to one line, and 3-4 blocks to another. Velib bike rental (something I'd highly recommend!) is just around the corner as well. But most of the city is so walkable, and this central location allows you to do that.

Anaïs has wonderful attention to detail as a host, and she supplies her apartment with many of the smaller items that you may not realize you need until you leave home and enter someone else's apartment: laundry detergent, soap / shampoo, hangers, tea / sugar, hair dryer, garbage bags, basic cleaning supplies (helpful for a long stay), etc. She has clear written guidelines and explanations for everything in the apartment, and she was so kind in immediately responding with answers to our questions and guidance on everything from excursions out of the city to transportation in from the airport.

Anaïs and her family lease this apartment, which provides a lovely personal touch. Her father came to meet us when we arrived and was so patient when we were delayed due to traffic. It was very helpful to have his personal orientation to the features of the apartment. When we later discovered a shower drainage issue, I dropped a quick note to Anaïs, and her father had it fixed within a couple of hours! Also, when a pending national strike day had me worried that our flight home would be cancelled, I contacted Anaïs about the possibility of extending our stay by a day, and she responded immediately and positively.

The apartment itself is spacious, and so, so much nicer than being in a hotel. The open living / dining area has great natural light from full length windows / sliding doors that open to the narrow terrace which extends the length of the apartment - a key reason that we chose this apartment. It is on the 4th floor (5th floor U.S.), but it's nice to be up above the street, the stairs are easy to use, and there is a small elevator which is fully available if you'd rather not walk up. There is a washer / dryer, dishwasher, and full sized fridge / freezer, as well as microwave and multi-burner stove. There isn't AC (typical in Europe), but that is rarely an issue in Paris, and the multiple sliding doors and height above the street make it easy to get a breeze.

The next time we come to Paris, I would love nothing more than to stay again in Anaïs' beautiful apartment.