Staying at Ponge's was like sharing a tiny apartment, not a b+b. The "host" was present on the premises most of the time. Impossible to use the kitchenette because he was always making meals for himself. The place was seriously UNSAFE. The staircase from the street to the front door was rickety with large cracks, peeling paint, steps sheared off, inadequate handrails. I have photos to document these conditions. The "guest" bathroom had no safety handrail in the bathtub, thus also precarious. I also have a picture of this. The staircase from host's level one to guests's lower level was also rickety. Judging from the dimensions and conditions of these staircases (very shallow steps, forcing one to climb and descend sideways) I would say that they were not up to code. The same goes for the antiquated heating system that made a racket as it went on and off periodically in the night.
I would not advise this unsafe accomodation until the host brings the derelictions up to code.