I decided on Menton as a staging area for my bicycle excursions into the mountainous parts of the Alpes Maritimes. As such this apartment was excellent as it lies north of the city center, giving quick and easy access to the mountains inland. There is a supermarket just a couple minutes walk away, but walking into Menton Old Town takes about 25 minutes. As this was not my primary goal it didn't concern me.
The property itself was clean, well-kept and with a high standard throughout with a larger patio and a smaller balcony to enjoy the weather and valley views from. The area itself was quiet and felt very safe, even after dark.
It's not unusual that descriptions and photos exaggerate a property's actual state, but in this case I was happily surprised to find it was better than I expected, and I whole-heartedly recommend it!