There are so many wonderful things about Baptiste's Paris apartment. I stayed there for a little over two weeks and always felt happy coming "home" to this sunny, comfortable flat. The whole apartment is professionally designed and decorated, and I suspect Baptiste, who is an artist, had much to do with the creative lighting, the storage space, the colors and overall modern look. Everything is there--a refrigerator, induction stove, washer/dryer, a shower with tons of hot water, a really comfy bed, curtains that keep out the morning sunlight, pots and pans and utensils for cooking and a great sofa for reading and relaxing in the evening. Yes, there is a TV, too. Baptiste is a terrific host. From the day I booked the apartment until the day before I left, he promptly replied to all of my messages, was always friendly and patient, and his answers to my "how to work the...." questions were always clear. And Baptiste left helpful information in the apartment on the area as well as an entire book on all of the appliances.
The apartment is in a terrific location for exploring Paris. Though off a busy boulevard, the apartment is safe, secure and quiet within the confines of a gated courtyard with pleasant neighbors. There's a metro station just steps from the gate, but I tended to use the Republique station, partly to know what was going on in that bustling plaza where political rallies often occur. There are plenty of restaurants and stores nearby, including grocery stores within less than a block, plenty of pharmacies and, if you walk a bit, lots of the specialty shops Paris is known for. I can't say enough good things about Baptiste's place.