The stay was great! I am used to Paris, a part of my family originates here and the place I chose was based on the location, close to my son's apartment. The price was very appropriate. The host was very graceful, helpful and her family lived just above in the house. We had all the necessities, including the fresh fantastic bakery goods, delivered every morning! The house is located in the private street, that locks on both ends and is very charming and safe. If you are coming in very late and being worried about the location of Barbesse, you can easily take a taxi to the gates for 3-4 blocks, slip in the locked gates very safely. I did not worry. I trust the people. The location of the guest apartment is in the area that is more bustling and the residents are very colorful people, mostly of North African descent. They like to gather on the street and visit, as their culture taught them so. My friend and I (2 Caucasian middle aged women) realized that the people were very friendly and respectful. Some warned us about our purses - that would be the worst case, I guess. Like everywhere else, where tourists go. My American friend was shopping alone a lot in these local shops. She liked it. I would recommend the place, it will expose you to something new and it is very, very close to the Montmartre.