Ricardo’s apartment is in many ways a lovely place. Cute little kitchen, bathroom, and living area. The place was very clean, with a basket of sweets to greet us. Excellent location for getting around Lyon. And Ricardo was prompt in getting back to us with our questions.
Unfortunately it failed in one large prominent way. It was extremely difficult to sleep here. While not all the problems were things Richardo could control, some more careful planning could help alleviate the issues.
Outside the apartment is a massive powerful street lamp that shines like daylight in the apartment. The curtains do not block this light adequately, especially in areas related to the sleep arrangement. The whole night was spent with light, bright enough to read by, shinning directly in our faces.
The loft containing the bed is very stuffy and has poor airflow. The addition of a fan would be much appreciated.
The mattress is weak and lacks good body support, giving me back pain through the night.
The unexpectedly noisy street and the Friday night drunk dance party directly above our loft made it difficult to sleep during our stay.