Pros:
The unit itself is nice, felt safe, in a nice building. Parking is provided in a locked garage. Plenty of room for 2 people. The balcony is a nice touch and I was able to wash my clothes after a week of travelling. Wifi is great and my partner and I even got some work done, comfortably, from the kitchen / living room. David is VERY responsive and got back to me right away anytime I needed him. Everything that should work does and the listing is accurate.
Cons:
1. No Air Conditioning: This listing won't mention it anywhere except for the very bottom of what amenities are not included - but in hindsight, it seems quite normal for the French to consider A/C a bonus. I live in Miami, FL so I suppose I take it for granted but even in the summer, you'll be opening the windows and the apartment WILL be warm. There is only 1 portable fan in the apartment.
2. A little dirty: David did offer to send the cleaning crew back out after I sent him photos of hairballs and crumbs throughout the unit but after a long day of traveling, I didn't want to wait another hour or two to check in. Each tenant washes their own dishes - consider that before using them. Forks and knives were spotty and dirty. There are no kitchen towels in the apartment and paper towels are not provided. If you spill anything, you may need to use a bath towel to clean it up. Only two bath towels are provided - no hand towels, no wash cloths.
In the bathroom, you will find a bottle of soap / shampoo mix to wash your hands. Along with dish soap and a used sponge in the kitchen, these are all the cleaning products that are provided - along with the 2 bath towels. Make sure to bring all the toiletries and cleaning products you will need and be mindful of this if you have children or plan to cook.
Not a con but a note: The washer machine works well, but it will take about 4 hours to wash a small load and there is no dryer. Consider running it overnight and drying the next morning. David does provide a drying rack on the balcony. If you don't speak French to understand his instructional video, you may need to find a video on YouTube that demonstrates how to work the machine. Bring your own detergent.
3. Check in was complicated. David provides videos on how to arrive on foot but finding the box will take some time as 100+ boxes are not in any sort of order (numerical or alphabetical). I drove in and the parking was tough to navigate through. At the time of this review, David does not provide the garage number or location of the parking unit in his arrival instructions and the video he provides cuts off just before this crucial piece of info so make sure to get that from him before you arrive. He sends a video on how to get to the parking garage from the apartment - and another on how to enter the garage from the main entrance - but no video on how to get to the actual parking unit once you're inside the garage. Make sure you have a small car as the parking unit is very tight. Anything larger than a compact vehicle may not fit. Note: If you're driving, FYI, parking in Lyon is very difficult to find. You'll likely have the car parked at the Airbnb during your stay.
4. Proximity to City Centre: The apartment is far from the center. Ubers are hard to find and expensive - about $20-$30 each way, depending on the time of day.
If you're traveling through and just looking for a place to lay your head, I'd recommend this stay because overall, it's a nice unit and has all the basics you'll need. But if you're looking to stay a couple of nights to see Lyon comfortably, this may not be the best fit for you.