The apartment is absolutely charming--perfect for two people. It was clean and nicely decorated. Plants are everywhere and it makes it feel like your own home in Paris. Julia was very accomodating and super helpful for checking in and out of the apartment. The area is a little sketchy (it's Goutte D'Or) but Julia provides you with an extensive list of treasures you can find around the place--this definitely will quell any discomforts you might have about the area. Access to the Metro and other things like grocery stores is pretty easy, which was a plus too!