The apartment was clean when we arrived. There were communication issues regarding extra sheets and linens and the host's friend was 3 hours late to drop off the keys. Thankfully, we had nothing planned that day or we would have missed it. Tip: If you need extra bedding and/or towels they are underneath the main bed. The kitchen was well equipped to make meals at home, which was helpful to save money. We felt safe in the flat which was important since we were 3 girls traveling together. There are great cafe's and shops nearby on rue de martyrs.