Staying in this apartment felt like we were unexpectedly dropping in on a distant relative, however we had booked the apartment approximately one week in advance. Only one towel for three people was left out next to tub, although we were not even sure if it was clean since it was found on top of a dirty laundry basket. There were only two pillows for three people. It was not specified in the listing that the third person would be sleeping on the floor with a thin mattress. Airbnb requires hosts to "have supplies like towels, coffee, and city/transit maps", so we expected these basic needs to be provided for.

Airbnb also suggests "It's probably a good idea to compile instructions for common appliances like TVs, internet, and anything else guests have access to. Many hosts even go above and beyond by welcoming guests with a bottle of wine or custom city guides - get creative! ". As she did not leave out any note or instruction, we were unsure of what to use or not use. Therefore we didn't use any of her appliances.

As we have two cats of our own, we thought we would be happy to stay with Pauline's cat. However, we were not anticipating the cat to keep us awake and claw at our suitcases. We slept little as it woke it up numerous times at night, clawing at the door, jumping on our faces, knocking our belongings off the nightstand, and meowing loudly. The cat would like the faucets in the kitchen and bathroom The litter box was in the bathroom, so when stepping out of the bath, we were stepping into litter that it had kicked out. Not exactly the 'sand between the toes' experience we were looking for.

We never met Pauline, who seems pleasant, but her friend François. He was on time to give us the keys and take us up to the apartment, although he was hurried, only leaving instructions for the cat. Pauline called the evening to ask how things were and tell us the wifi code, which had a fast connection. The flexible check-in/out times were a big plus.

The location was very convenient, located next to the lift that goes up to the Roman ruins and Fourvière, and the métro (about 15-20 minutes from Gare Part-Dieu).

Although the rest of the apartment was not, the bathtub and sink were clean.

If you are looking for a place to stay in Lyon, I recommend looking elsewhere. The photos are nicer than the apartment in person, which is very 'eclectically' decorated. As another reviewer commented, it feels definitely very 'lived in'. For the price, this was not a good value.