Patrick and his assistant Jaouad were wonderfully welcoming and gracious hosts. The apartment is on the 11th floor of a brand new high rise and has fantastic views and every amenity. There is a park (ParcNoord) right outside your door which was hopping on the weekend with multiethnic families hanging out, as well a a summer bar where a lot of young people where relaxing, drinking beer, eating pizza, etc. You should know that this apartment is not by any meaningful public transportation. To get to the Central district you need to either walk to it (25 min) or walk 10 min to a nearby plaza and catch the number 34 bus. The trams don't come out here. Even so, my husband and I enjoyed really seeing a part of the city that was not touristy at all.