Place was exactly as described, though it was a lot dimmer maybe because we arrived in winter. Retrieving the keys for check in was easy as you only need to walk to a nearby convenience shop to retrieve it from a key locker. Host was kind enough to allow us to deposit our lugagge first while they were getting the room cleaned up.
There were 3 padlocks on the door which can either scare you or make you feel safer. The locks can be tricky to lock/unlock and can be a hassle. At about 8am of our check-out day there were some guys knocking on the door wanting to come in for repairs, and the host requested for us to let them in because they arrived early. We didn't feel safe doing so and declined, to which the host kindly obliged and was understanding. Pleasant stay and would recommend for the convenient access to Pigalle metro!