The apartment itself is lovely. Big bedrooms, comfortable beds, good breezes through the windows (no air conditioning), no mosquitoes (which can be a problem in other parts of Paris), supermarkets round the corner, one block from the metro, 15 minutes walk uphill to the Sacré Cœur. However, we did have problems.
Having told Jonathan that we were arriving at the apartment at 6.30pm, we actually didn’t get access until 8.30pm. We phoned the concierge as requested at 5.30pm, and then kept phoning him until he eventually answered the phone at 8pm. We had traveled a long way and were hot and tired and frustrated. I understand that Jonathan was out of town, but he should make sure he has someone reliable to let in guests.
In addition, the apartment is on the other side of hill from the side traditionally associated with Montmartre. It is in a very loud, vibrant area, that is actually a lot of fun and we never felt unsafe. But again, not what you’d expect from Montmartre. But, cross over one road, and you are in the more traditional, quiet cobbled streets and only 15 minutes climb to the Sacré Cœur.