Laurent and Audrey's place was great for a short weekend getaway. It was sparkling clean, and had everything we needed for our stay, including laundry and air conditioning (which are both increasingly necessary for summers in Europe). There was even a tiny lift to bring our bags up, although it was an easy 2 stories to walk up. As other reviewers stated, there was prostitution on the street- but it was really no bother to us. We felt as safe as we did in other more tourist-friendly areas of Paris. Maybe not the best place to stay if you don't want to expose your children to the street activities, but it was no issue for us. There were tons of great cafes, shops, boulangeries, supermarkets, etc nearby and it was easy walking distance to Montmartre and the Marais. There was even a Sephora around the corner. Their property manager was very responsive and easy to get in touch with, and check-in/check-out were a breeze. We would definitely stay again!