This place was a great find! Mat's girlfriend Pierrette and the other people who were staying here were really nice and fun. When I booked my stay, I made a mistake and said I was going to arrive later than I did. I sent Mat an email asking if it was okay, and he made some last minute changes, allowing me to check in early. He responds to emails very quickly, which was a lifesaver because I did not have access to a phone while travelling!
It seems like this is one of the poorer neighborhoods in Paris. The street definitely did not seem like it saw many tourists. It was a nice change from walking around in the central part of the city because it seemed like the restaurants and bars were occupied by locals. I had a great experience here, and would recommend that you check this place out.