Jacques was a very nice, friendly and easygoing host! I stayed for 10 days around Christmas and straight away he upgraded me to his own room because he felt it was warmer than the one in the listing! And it DID get cold while I was there (it's an old building), so that was a nice touch. The whole apartment has a very relaxed atmosphere and is quite spacious. As others have noted, the location is superb. Besides the metro station right next door, there are also a few buses running nearby if the metro doesn't suit you. The neighbourhood seemed nice and active with some shops and cafes/bars in close proximity. Overall a good experience.