My stay at Philippe Et Zoe's place was literally a mixed bag!
First up, the Pros:
Both Zoe and Philippe were really amazing hosts. The communication was perfect and they always replied quickly and kindly! Zoe was there to welcome me when I arrived and showed me around. I was even allowed to check in earlier as the room was available.
The space is exactly as show in the pictures. It isnt very big but fine for two people.
The bathroom looked as amazing as in the pictures.
There is a full kitchen to use (even though we mostly ate out)
The water from the tap was the most delicious I have ever tasted anywhere!!!
The building itself is old and beautiful and full of character.
There were some Cons:
The biggest con would probably be the area. When I arrived at the Botanique station, I was approached by a drug dealer (who was super nice!). Then I got interrogated for 15 mins by plainclothes policemen before I managed to convince them that I was not there to buy drugs but was on holiday. St Josse is said to be the poorest commune in Brussels. Although I didnt experience any problems after that first day, there are nicer areas to stay in in Brussels.
While the location is pretty central, it is just a bit too far to walk to the centre (20 - 25 mins) to completely skip the public transport.
Missing hooks for clothes and towels in the bathroom
Low water pressure in the beautiful shower
Very poor Wifi (it unfortunately kept going off and even when it was on, streaming on Netflix e.g. was impossible)
Bit pricey (compared to other places if you book early)
If I had to recommend this space, I would do so because of the lovely hosts and the building.
Otherwise there are much nicer areas in Brussels to stay in...