François was a great host. He was there to receive us and showed us around the house. He was very lively to interact with, and also lent a hand to carry our bags up the stairs.
The place itself has a lot of personality to it. Lots of music and books. The place was very clean and ideal for a traveling couple. Its a short walk to 3 metro stations which made it easy for us to get around.
Lack of an elevator could be a bummer if you have to haul heavy luggage up two flights of stairs. However, this is just a minor inconvenience.