Cecile is a gracious host, and her apartment is really wonderful for a family. It is enormous by Paris standards, especially the kitchen which has everything you could need. Our family of five (three teenagers) felt right at home. The large master bedroom has a very comfortable queen bed, with a bath (double vanity and soaking tub) and separate toilet next to it. On the other side of the apartment are the two kids' bedrooms (a boys room with twin bunks, and a girls room with a twin loft bed) and a bathroom with shower. The living and dining room are in the center as one large great room with lots of seating, beautiful room. There is a lovely narrow balcony that runs along the entire length of the apartment, which all the tall windows open out onto. The washer/dryer was easy to use and a real help. Wifi was great.
The location is excellent! The street is a little busy but the windows are newer and block all the sound when closed. The metro stop Villiers is across the street with two metro lines. Several cafes, shops, and a Monoprix grocery are nearby, as well as a branch of the famous Le Notre patisserie just downstairs. On our last night we discovered Le Village Cafe a block away on rue de la Terrasse which I recommend for a classic bistrot dinner.
Check-in was very easy with Cecile's housekeeper who waited for us to arrive. There is a detailed book with instructions for the house. Cecile has thought of everything to make it comfortable for guests! I highly recommend her home. Merci bien Cecile!