Sam's place was great! It was easy to book and communication pre-visit was easy including some super recommendations of bars and restaurants near to the apartment.
We had a friendly welcome from Virginie, Sam's friend, who showed us around the apartment. We didn't arrive until late and we were very grateful for her hanging around. The flat is spacious and is filled with beautiful pieces of furniture. The bathroom and kitchen are great and well stocked, and the living room super comfortable. We even made use of Sam's great and eclectic music collection. The best part of the flat was the amazing balcony. It opens on to a great inner 'yard' which looks up to the local church.
The flat felt secure and there was a good amount of light coming in through the front windows. We were woken by road works outside the house on Saturday but we assume this was temporary and wasn't a major issue.
The location is amazing and was very close to the metro station. We loved the vibe of the local community and area. Very diverse and there's a fabulous market on Thursday evening and Friday mornings. Graffiti and art in the local area is amazing.