Overall, we had a really nice time in this apartment. Barbès is a multicultural, busy area that took some getting used to at first but that we learned to appreciate quickly. The check-in went smoothly.
The apartment itself is a great place to come back to after a long day exploring the city. Especially the upstairs sleeping area was amazing. We loved sitting in the leather chairs in the evening and chatting about the day. It is a unique space and the fact that it's in a courtyard provides a nice distance from the noise of the street.
Some things could have been better though. There was quite a lot of personal stuff just lying around randomly. There was no guide on how to use the Sonos unfortunately. The oven wasn't installed (but we found out that the microwave had a pizza option, yey!). The kitchen I would say is the main problem area. The glasses, plates, bowls, etc were just kind of thrown into the cupboard and not too clean. The fridge had food in it that had gone bad. The freezer was unusable due to the dominant fish smell. There's old grease on the condiment bottles. The kitchen just wasn't that pleasant to be in (even though it is equipped well, you have a toaster, a good blender, good pots and pans, ...).
It is an amazing place that makes for a one of a kind stay. I just wish a little more care would have gone into cleanliness and explaining things. We truly enjoyed our stay. We were, however, a bit disappointed.