Julie is extremely gracious. She gave me exact directions on how to get to her apartment from the airport, starting from how to navigate public transit all the way to accessing her building. Her home is warm and cozy. The room I stayed in was comfortable, with plenty of space for a double bed and a small dining/work table. In her own words, "my casa is su casa".
Julie even took some time out of her day to show me around the city. She's a true Lyonnaise who knows the area like the back of her hand. You'd be hard pressed to find a better guide.
Would definitely stay at her place when I come back.