Cannot imagine a better host or a better location in Lyon.
Our flight was delayed several hours and Leontine was still there waiting to let us in when we finally arrived at midnight. Throughout our one month stay, she went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
There was plenty of room for our family of 5. Plenty of closet space and storage for our clothes and other possessions (one month’s worth). There are three double beds each in a separate room/loft and the chaise and sofa were also quite comfortable for sleeping if we needed them. The only downside is that the two lofts have such low ceilings that these spaces cannot be used for much other than sleeping (even then we frequently banged our heads). This is not a big issue since there is plenty of other living space in the apartment.
I usually have terrible insomnia especially when traveling but had no issues here. The street is quiet. The blinds completely darken the room such that it could be pitch black in the apartment in the middle of the day if we wanted. Of course, we would raise the blinds in the morning and then tons of natural light would flood in.
The hairdryer is the best I have ever used. The washer works quite well. The dryer is not great but it is on par with every other dryer we have used in Europe. A drying rack is available for hanging clothes.
This is a perfect location in Lyon. We felt like we were living in a little village. Just a few steps away from several delicious bakeries, restaurants, cheesemonger’s, butchers, cute shops, etc. Farmer’s market just down the street almost every day. Less than a 10 minute walk from the subway and bus stops.