When we were initially looking for places in Lyon, we were potentially thinking of bringing our cat, and with that in mind, the apartment was perfect in consideration of value and cost. Lydia was very flexible and accommodating, and it is very accessible (especially by the C13 bus). Don’t take a taxi from the airport though; you’ll be out almost 80 euro!! We stayed at Lydia’s place for almost a month and used it as a base to travel to other locations in France.
Pros:
-location (one block from C13 bus stop, one block from restaurants and convenience store, Croix Rousse overlook, etc.)
-in unit washer and drying lines
-fully equipped small kitchen with dishwasher
-quiet building with big windows
Cons:
-no air conditioning, as is normal for Lyonnaise apartments (open windows in late afternoon for good airflow!)
-lots of stairs (great for views, not so much if you have limited mobility or just dislike the idea of climbing all those stairs)
-low ceilings in lofted area, including bathroom (as advertised). For reference, my 5’3” girlfriend could almost fully stand up to shower, but not quite. We ended up sleeping up on the futon downstairs throughout the month, so it’s totally doable, just something to consider.
Overall, Lydia’s apartment 100% met our needs, and we are happy with our choice to stay there. Mercí Lydia!