The apartment was lovely and Laurent was a friendly and helpful host. The room was bright, with a comfy bed. The shared living space was in a funky loft area with lots of skylights- it had a bit of a hostel vibe. We ran into other travellers and compared travel stories.
The location was great- walking distance to the Grand Palace, Central Station, and a number of churches. We actually walked all the way to the south of the city without a problem. (We did have access to bikes, but decided to walk rather than trying to navigate the busy streets).
Overall, a very pleasant experience. Definitely recommended for a visit to Brussels.