Communication with the host, Jaques, was OK prior to check-in and although he was out of town, he sent his neighbour, Mireille, to be there at check-in. Mireille was friendly but the place is not at all worth the price!
Carpet is stained and dirty, the overall apartment looks outdated, the bedding was not washed when I arrived. I had to wash it myself. The mattress was as hard as the floor. Impossible to sleep on.
It is true that the location is prime and there are big windows but again, that doesn't justify the price and the awful looking carpet. You don't want to walk on that carpet even with socks or slippers on.
I am not sure how the previous 5 reviews give this place 5 stars? I have been a host myself for many years and I always strive to give a clean, comfortable and beautiful space to my guests. This place does not meet the minimum standards to cleanliness and comfort and the value is not there despite the location being central.