Disappointing rip-off, The "Deluxe" apartment should be renamed "Debris" apartment.
We booked this so-called "Deluxe" apartment at EUR 330/night. Apparently, it turned out that "deluxe" had gone on its own vacation as there was absolutely nothing deluxe about this apartment at all. A "deluxe" apartment without A/C, window shields that don't work, decorated with yard sale items and dusty lampshades and cupboards? Sure. This is France.
Cleanliness: Generally clean - unless, of course, you decide to look at the lamp shades and on top of the cupboards.
Communication with owner and hostess: Initially fine. Owner communicates in good English. Problems arise, however, the moment the owner asks you to contact the hostess for check-in. The hostess. Only. Speaks. French... But for some reason, the owner doesn't think this is valuable information for you. Vive la France!
Bottom line: Avoid the "deluxe apartment" trap at all costs unless price comes down to no more than EUR 200/night. Oh, and make sure to brush up on your French.
