Overall, the value for the price, given the size of the flat was good.

The flat is very large, in both common areas and bedrooms. The check-in and check-out processes were informal, but well executed. We had an extended family of six on this vacation.

The flat is obviously the (former) personal residence of Jean, and there are many personal items left behind - not an issue for us, as we felt it added character. The most significant issues we had were deferred maintenance and cleanliness. The deferred maintenance does not impact the rental at all, but it is unfortunate that such a tastefully-remodeled, high-end renovation is deteriorating so much in such a short time -more of an investment observation. Related to cleanliness, the flat was not cleaned properly for our arrival, and there is significant deep cleaning required. We dropped our bags at check-in and then left, allowing the cleaner all the time she needed to finish cleaning from the last tenants (we were gone about five hours); however, we still spent 2-3 hours that night cleaning the kitchen to a minimum standard to allow for daily use. Related to the deep cleaning, there are numerous cobwebs and dust that has gathered over time throughout the flat - again, not a real inhibitor to use, but unsightly and unexpected given the quality of the space.

We shared this feedback with Jean after her arrived and, although he was polite, his response to all our comments was "no other tenant has ever had a problem," implying that either our standards were too high, or we made the feedback up. Neither is the case, as even a casual viewing of the apartment would reveal. Overall, an acceptable space to relax and the neighborhood was nice, although the condition of the flat was disappointing.