We enjoyed Brian’s place a lot. It is tastefully decorated and has the old world architectural details we were looking for, in a location just outside the highly touristy area but still walkable to many destinations. Plenty of restaurants, boulangeries and cheese and wine shops within a few minutes. Brian met us when we arrived and gave us a helpful tour. (I believe he is now out of the country but I’m sure he will handle it like a pro).
We got a very large discount because we stayed over a month. At this price I feel like the place is a very good value.
There was construction in the building, and at times it was quite loud, but not very often and only during the day. The stairs in the bldg were covered w/ paper, but minor and will go away. The apt. looks out on a moderately busy street, but it wasn’t very loud inside, double pane windows make a big difference. The bedroom is a little small, and the bed, while soft, is made of foam and we it found it hot at times, but we’re picky ymmv