Sara is a lovely host who does her best to cater to our needs. She gave us tips that were useful during our stay there. Places to see, to shop, to eat and so forth. Furthermore she helped us communicate with a rather rude courier that came by to deliver items that we purchased.
The private compound is peaceful and quiet. Her apartment is cosy enough to accommodate 3 guests; A double bed, a single pull out bed. There's a cupboard so you wont need to live out of your luggage. Her kitchen is fully equipped. Breakfast is pretty much awesome. There's a washer/dryer for those who wants to wash their clothes. And you have access to hot showers.
Barbes is an interesting place to be in. It takes about 25mins to reach most places in central Paris. The Wednesday and Saturday Market outside the Metro is lovely. Sacre Coeur is 10-15mins away and there's a lot of good food places in the vicinity (Halal food included). One might not be used to the crowded street of men gathering in the evenings (some selling contraband cigarettes), but it's as safe as anywhere in Paris. You just have to be wary of your surroundings.
Overall, I recommend Sara's apartment to anyone who would like to stay in Paris.