Of all the places I have booked and stayed in through Airbnb, Arnaud's is definitely my favourite so far. What a great place he's got!!
I requested to book less than a week before my stay and Arnaud's communication was immediate and detailed throughout - and in perfect English, which was a great help.
Unfortunately I didn't get to meet Arnaud personally, as he was out of town when I visited, but he very thoughtfully arranged for an English-speaking friend to meet me, let me into the apartment and give me the tour. Arnaud had also left a very useful, personalised guide to the immediate area, with recommendations of cafes, bars and things to do and see. Having never been to Lyon before, this was a great way to get a local's eye view of the place and a really nice touch.
The flat itself is simply superb and has clearly been recently renovated. It has a lovely personal touch to it and allows you to get a real feel for the kind of people that Arnaud and his girlfriend are - which to me is the essence of Airbnb - and it feels like a home-from-home. The kitchen/living area space is huge and really airy, with great wifi connectivity, a huge TV and a great espresso machine (complete with coffee complimentary beans). The bedroom is at the back of the flat and therefore very quiet and the bed is really comfortable, so a good night's sleep is guaranteed. The bathroom is also new, with a huge walk-in shower and is a great way to start the day!
In terms of location, the property is right in the heart of Lyon's old town and within walking distance of a plethora of great cafes, bars and the myriad sights to see around this beautiful city. However, it is off the main road and therefore a lovely quiet place to retire to at the end of the day.
All in all, I cannot recommend Arnaud as a host and his property highly enough. If you go to Lyon, Arnaud should be your first port of call for a place to stay.