We were in Paris packing to leave for Lyon and our host in Lyon had a sudden serious issue with his apartment and had to cancel our stay. Airbnb helped and I was so lucky to find that Malio's studio apartment in Vieux Lyon was available and he quickly accepted our last minute request to stay there. The apartment is adorable and I can't say enough about the quality of work and pride of ownership that Malio and his wife have put into the apartment. Every detail to provide a wonderful place to stay was thoughtfully executed and we couldn't have found Malio a more gracious, kind, and enthusiastic host. Our checkin was easy and Malio was very sweet when I accidentally told him the wrong time that I would be there for check in and he had to go twice to meet me...he was the kindest and understanding at this error and made me feel totally at ease about it. The location is an absolutely perfect spot, quite literally in the heart of Vieux Lyon and the building is so neat and medieval but the apartment is all new and modernly renovated with plenty of electric outlets and all finished with nice appliances and an excellent shower, etc. It is steps away from all the tourists walking the adorable cobblestoned street but very quiet back in the apartment. You are close to anything that you would want to see in Lyon on that side of the river and you are also close to the Subway stop that will get you to other parts of Lyon and the funiculars up Fourviere hill quickly. We did not always feel the need to use the subway to the other side of the river either, so much there is also within easy walking distance. We were grateful to have Malio spend time with us and give us an orientation to his apartment and run through his maps and guides to the city and the good places to eat. I just can't say enough good things, the apartment was spotless, everything worked perfectly, and even the little sausage and wine gift left for us was perfect in that it was one of the best sausages I've ever eaten! Ha! Lyon has wonderful food, come hungry! Also, Lyon kept us very busy...we would have been happy to stay there three or four nights instead of two, I underestimated it and I think even the popular English guidebooks for tourists underestimate it's appeal. I hope our next trip will be longer and I wouldn't hesitate to stay at this little studio again. This is a loft bed but it was quite comfortable and there was actually a lot of room up there so if you are fit to take the ladder you will still be quite comfortable and able to move around up in the loft fairly easily without hitting the ceiling compared to some Euro loft beds I've seen. I only glanced at the reviews...