88 rue des docks lived up to its name … it is a charming apartment – clean, well equipped and decorated with excellent wifi connectivity and a patio area overlooking the shared gated courtyard (all the trees were covered in blossom and it was quite stunning).
The apartment is in a quiet location just a couple of minutes walk from the Saone (and a regular bus service into the city) and about 15 mins from Vaise Metro station which is only 3 stops from Vieux Lyon which you will definitely want to explore.
We did not get the opportunity to meet Daniele but she ensured we were warmly welcomed, responded promptly to all our questions and cheerfully acquiesced to all our requests.
We were somewhat surprised to find that 1.5 bathrooms meant 1 bathroom (with double sink, bath and shower) and a separate toilet across the hallway with no basin – we had been expecting a bathroom inc toilet as well as a separate toilet and basin.
The only other slight disappointment was the lack of local information. There is a folder with details of all sorts of places to visit in a different region but nothing about Lyon itself or the local area. Directions to the bus stop, metro station, supermaket, etc as well as recommendations for local restaurants (we would recommend l’Octave at the end of the road) would have been really useful – plus some brochures on the many Lyon attractions.
That being said we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and would recommend both Daniele and the apartment to anyone reading this review. Thank you Daniele.
Don't miss the view from Fourviere (and the ride on the funicular), the Lugdunum Museum (allow plenty of time - we were there 2 hours and it was nowhere near long enough) and the Cinema and Miniatures Musuem - all in Old Lyon. If you are venturing further afield then visit Croix-Rousse to see the 'Mur des Canuts' (the largest painted wall in Europe and an amazing trompe l'oeil) and explore the extensive Traboules which are unique to the city - if you go on a Tuesday there is a large and extremely reasonably priced market as well but you need to go in the morning as they start packing up about 12.