8/10 Good
Rachel S.
10 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal characterful Parisian experience in fabulous location
The location is amazing if you wish to feel immersed in old Paris. Beautiful buildings and a sense of history. The apartment is enormous for Paris, with room to spread out.
Jean, the owner and host is immensely proactive, helpful, and engaged. He communicated with us promptly throughout our booking and stay. Because the property is not constantly rented out, he was also extremely kind and understanding re our arrival time and checkout time. This was much appreciated. The property is full of a sense of history and time: creaky floorboards, worn staircases, rickety tiles on the floor, eclectic furniture. I felt i had stepped back in time.
Potential things to be aware of when booking this (expensive) property: The stairs within the flat will not necessarily suit younger children or anyone with even slightly impaired mobility. This property is a second home to the owner, and is not kitted out with luxury bedding and towels. The owner's personal effects are still in situ. Some may find this offputting. It is also fair to say that the ancient plumbing may put some off - pumps to drain bath, glugging from pipes etc. The shower is quirky, and the bathroom arrangement is unusual in relation to the rooms (due to it being a loft apartment).
But if you want a great characterful Parisian experience, with a friendly, responsive and reliable host, with plenty of space (we were a party of five) i would not hesitate to recommend this apartment.
Rachel S.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
