Benoît's place was exactly as described. It is a nice, large studio with all the amenities you'd need. It was very comfortable, and most importantly, very quiet. The furnishings and decor were pleasant and made for an enjoyable stay. It had a nice, high beamed-ceiling and exposed stone in places which added to the charm.
There are a couple of things to be aware of as noted in several reviews. The location is "up the hill" from the main area of town which begins around the Hotel d'Ville / and extends for much of the Presqu’Ile. Not such a burden if you aren't carrying things, but a bit tiring with luggage, a heavy camera bag, or the like, particularly at the end of a long day (for those of retirement age or beyond).
That said, you are, from that point, closer to spots up the hill like the Croix-Rousse neighborhood. Do check out Le Desjeuneur for breakfast / brunch (American style) which is just off the main square at Croix-Rousse.
Also, heading downhill, but not going so far as the Place Louis Pradel, you can peel off to some side streets where you'll find some very good, less touristy bars. For some of these, you'll end up walking closer to the Saône river side of the city. Worthwhile.
The other thing of note is that there really isn't "a view" from the apartment. With the automated blinds up, and windows open (glass is frosted at eye level), you're staring at nearby concrete walls with a side of graffiti. It might feel a bit jarring, but graffiti isn't uncommon in the surrounding neighborhoods which are also home to some hip bars, galleries, and design-oriented businesses. From the terrace where the apartment entrance is, you do get a great view across the "newer" city center, home to the main train station and a handful of skyscrapers, as well as the surrounding green landscape.
I usually greeted a few neighbors from the building (a courtyard structure) leaving in the morning or coming back in the early evening as I was making my way so I felt secure even though the apartment entrance isn't on the street.
Benoît's apartment really is convenient. The Opera / Hotel d'Ville is seven (?) minutes walk away. And the very famous (and expensive, but extremely worthwhile) La Mere Brazier restaurant and the comfy Monkey Club cocktail bar are also about the same distance.
I strongly recommend Benoît's place for Lyon visitors!