Pascals apartment was nice. It had a kitchen, separate bedroom, enough storage space, and a nice shower.
While it would be an excellent choice for those in their twenties, and people travelling together (the collapsible couch I the living room seemed very comfortable), the were a few things that could stand some changes. The linen- towels, sheets, blanket, and kitchen towels, reminded me of when I was young and backpacking. And the bed in the bedroom was a wooden box frame with a futon mattress on top.
The only other downside was the noise from the cafe next door, as the garbage bins are right outside the windows and the staff tend to be loud at the end of the night.
However, I still highly recommend Pascals apartment. It was very fresh and new looking. Had a separate bedroom (with either a full bed or split apart into two singles), a nice kitchen with a mini fridge, and room to move around in. This, all at about the price of a hostel- you really can't be beat at the price.
The location is a little far, but we found that we never travelled more than 25-30 minutes to get anywhere of the Metro. This distance may seem far for some.
There is no view, as the windows overlook the cafe garbage and recycling. But there are skylights which provided just enough warning to get up and get out into the city for a morning espresso.
The savings from staying here really amounted to more spending on wines, cheeses, and chocolates. And there was a decent selection of cutlery, pots, pans, and dishes. And yes, even a corkscrew (thankfully).
While we never met Pascal, we picked up the keys from the cafe next door on arrival, and we dropped them off with the lovely florist on the other side. This alone will make people want to check it out- an apartment sandwiched between a cafe and a florist!