I stayed at Marie-Pierre's studio apartment for two weeks in June and it was like being in the countryside, whilst still being in the city. The studio opens directly onto a vegetable garden, with woods in front and a meadow to one side and is at the back of a house on a quiet road on the hillside that leads to the river Rhone. I woke to the sound of birdsong each morning and had my breakfast on the patio.
Marie-Pierre and her husband Jean-Pierre were polite and welcoming whilst keeping a respectful distance. They gave me fresh salad from their garden and some delicious honey from their hives, and had lots of useful tips for things to do locally.
The location of the house is ideal - it's close to several bus routes and it takes about 30 minutes to walk into town along the riverside. There are plenty of local shops, restaurants and cafes, there's a woodland walk just a few minutes away and you can get to the Bois de la Batie, a lovely wooded park with a couple of cafes, in about 15 minutes, across a pedestrian and cycle bridge.
I was in Geneva for a conference but had plenty of free time, so hired a bike from Geneve Roule near the main station, which allowed me to get around easily - it's about 10 mins by bike to the city centre and 15-20 mins to the UN.
The studio itself is quite large and comfortable, with a separate kitchen and bathroom. There's no TV, but I found that a good thing as it allowed me to relax more fully in the gorgeous natural surroundings.
I had an incredibly relaxing stay, and would highly recommend this Airbnb.