Excellent location next to the street farm market, across the bridge from Vieux Lyon, and a 20-minute walk to the arty section of Croix-Rousse. Convenient to public transportation a few blocks away at Cordeliers station. There are many good restaurants in the neighborhood (Giuseppe's on Merciere has stunningly good pizza).
Sabine was out of town so we didn't meet, but her mother was warm, welcoming, thoughtful, helpful, accommodating and respectful. What more could you want in a host?
The room is as pictured and the bathroom is HUGE, tub and shower, with a separate loo.