Raphaële’s place was the perfect solution for my extended family of 7. There were plenty of bedrooms - we had one couple sleeping on the top floor, one couple sleeping on the second floor. one kid in one bunk bed, one kid in another, and one single adult in another queen bed on the second floor. The kids (adults too) could have also easily slept on the numerous sofas. The space is absolutely gorgeous, well-kept, and clean. We share the same aesthetic and taste in books and music, which was a definite bonus when we saw their collection of books, movies, and CDs. Raphaële answered every question we had with lightning speed, and offered detailed metro/train information before we even asked. The neighborhood is lively and it was awesome to be able to walk out the door and walk a few steps to the cafe and metro, and a few more to the grocery store and the bakery. There are plenty of restaurants of every type, all very near, and you can pick up your pain au chocolat at any number of nearby boulangeries. We found a few places serving dinner until 11pm, and after that the area is fairly quiet. The backyard is quaint and quiet, and it even has an outdoor WC. We were worried coming in the summer because we are used to air conditioning here in the US, and are extremely heat-averse. But Raphaële’s place stayed quite cool even when the temperature outside was unbearable, and she has plenty of fans available. This place is homey and comfortable - not like so many places you find where the space was quickly thrown together to use as an airbnb - this is an actual home with all of the things you'd find in a home. None of us wanted to leave this place, and we would definitely choose it again were we ever to return to Paris. Thank you Raphaële for a wonderful experience. Cheers.