Etienne's place is on a nice and quiet street, but still in close proximity of plenty of cafes, bakeries and restaurants. I came there for a conference at the Estrel hotel which is within 10 min walking distance.
He keeps his place tidy and I was staying in the living room which has access to a decently sized balcony. I did not see him much while I was there as I spent most of my time outside.
The only minor issue I had was that the shower was at times a bit cold, but nothing more than uncomfortable.