Benoit was an excellent host, who was always very lovely to encounter and have a chat with sharing interesting stories. The house looks unremarkable from the outside, but is truly a small treasure on the inside. Crazy art deco meets old wooden shelves. A beautiful garden is there to enjoy the sun and the "apartment" itself that is rented, is on the very top and extremely spacious. A private bath and bedroom are just around the corner.
As for the neighborhood, it is a calm arab neighborhood and people are respectful, give you great deals for a buck when eating out and/or when shopping, e.g. fruits, fish, ...