Broca -mouffetard

I am going to be brutally honest:Pros: Location. It is close to everything. Paris is a very walkable city and the public transit is easier than any large city I've visited. This property is close to public transit, restaurants (some as close as across the street), activities, shops, and just about anything you could want or need. It's perfect for somebody who wants to see the city.Amenities: The property had everything you needed. If you wanted to cook, you could. There is a bathroom, two solid bedrooms, a third room with a bed and Futon in the living room. There were coverings on all windows.Climate Control: I visited in the spring and it was still cold outside. The front "bedroom" was cold, but the blanket was quite warm. The downstairs bedroom was hot and that was with the heat completely turned off. We were comfortable.Communication: Owner communicated a good amount and was not bothersome at all. They were quick to respond to issues, of which there were very few.Cons:The layout. theres no insulation from outside noise. You would hear people walking, talking, yelling, and cars at all hours. I only felt safe because of the 24/7 police presence directly across the street. They stared, but I didn't mind. Clothes washer did not dry my clothes at all. There was a weird dripping noise which could be heard. The stairs could be dangerous and it's definitely not for less than highly mobile people.

Clean. Host was great

Nicely appointed apartment with a downstairs master bedroom and bath convenient to Port Royal, Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens and much more.

This property was a lifeboat for us in that our previous reservation cancelled leaving us having to find a place for 6 adults in Paris on short notice that wasn't going to bankrupt us. This property met those needs. However, please note the following before booking. This is a converted shop space that was previously a Pizzaria, or so our French family members told us. What this means is that you are opening a plate glass shop door right into one of the bedrooms and the lock is at the bottom of the door. We kept the key in the lock just in case we needed to exit quickly! The space has been converted in a haphazard manner and a number of items are clearly in need of repair, e.g. the Fawcett in the kitchen, and the wooden stair railings. Speaking of the stairs, I would consider them hazardous as they are very steep and almost like single steps. Another review describes them as like a ladder, which isn't quite accurate, but for a very young child or someone with any mobility issues they present quite a challenge. You also have to use them as the bathroom is in the basement, hence stair use is absolutely necessary. The basement is also where the largest bedroom is located, and the space is interesting given it looks like you are in a limestone cave. However, the smell of mold is pervasive, and the bathroom had actual mold on the shower walls. We called and were told someone would be right over to clean, but that didn't happen. In short, place to sleep, but not a place to hang out!