This was a unique and wonderful place to stay. And, Henry is also unique and wonderful- he couldn't have been more friendly, responsive, gracious, welcoming... I am running out of adjectives.
This is a very unique apartment- Henry can give you the full history. Once you get past the "wow" factor- and it takes awhile to get past the "wow"- you'll find that this is a very livable place in a very convenient spot. In our case, the location was amazing, as it was a two minute walk from where our son, who is studying here this semester, was staying. But in general, it's located very close to the heart of Bordeaux, which is a really accessible, really walkable city. It's also an easy walk to the Musée d’Aquitaine (highly recommended), tram lines, the train station, etc.
I just echo the other reviews- this is a great spot, and the host makes the whole experience that much better.