We enjoyed our stay here very much:
Positives:
Michel was very pleasant and helpful. He brought us some things for breakfast and soap for the washing machine. Fantastic location! We loved the neighborhood and the outdoor markets just across the street on Sunday and Tuesday. The small canut museum nearby is fantastic. Metro is close by. We really appreciated the washing machine. We also appreciated the well stocked kitchen including basic ingredients needed to cook our own meals, like spices, oil, condiments, etc. We bought fresh ingredients at the market and made a fantastic meal. It is extremely quiet and has lots of light. The bathroom is very comfortable as are the beds. We really enjoyed visiting Lyon. What a great town! We would love to come back.
Not so positive:
I do not recommend this place for children or older folks with knee or back issues or those who need to go to the bathroom in the night. The stairs to the mezzanine are very steep and one has to stoop or crawl in the mezzanine to get to the bed. It would be uncomfortable for tall people as well. We are not tall, but it was challenging. My husband stayed on the sofa because he needs to visit the bathroom at night. Although we are very healthy and mobile, we are in our 60s.
Do not be scared off by the dingy, dark, and spooky ancient stairs that lead to this second floor apartment. Once you are in the apartment it is bright and cheerful.
It is obvious that the owners live here part time because it is full of their personal belongings. That was not a problem for us but it is good to be aware that it is obviously someone else's living space you are sharing.