Ilaria was there to meet us on our arrival with a most friendly warm welcome and hug. We felt at home immediately. Ilaria showed us around her house, which was exactly as described and immaculately maintained. She filled us in on transport possibilities, restaurants and shopping. It was a pleasure to live in it for our four days & the evening sun on the balcony was glorious. During our stay, Ilaria lived in another apartment in the next block and she assured us that we could contact her at any stage if we needed assistance; this was a good reassurance in case anything went wrong or we needed help but in any event it was not necessary to make contact. We really loved her tastefully decorated and personalized apartment which was fully equipped and with bed linen and towels provided. At night there was not a sound to be heard in this peaceful, although built-up, area. There was ample free car parking around and it felt safe. During our stay, we did not use our car at all and we were delighted that a bus stop was only a two minute walk and the tram line only a 10 minute walk. We immediately purchased a 7-day Travel Pass for Bordeaux, costing only €12.40 which gave unlimited travel on bus, tram and river boat; we used this extensively, as the journey to Bordeaux centre was only 10-15 minutes using the public transport; it was a great way to see the city and there is a host of stuff to be seen there. It was an added bonus to find a bakery at the corner of the building where we got our morning bread, and within 5-10 minute walking distance from the apartment was a E Leclerc Express and a nice restaurant, La Ferme, where we had dinner on one of the evenings. Within a 5-minute drive was a huge Auchan shopping centre, useful for a once off shopping for supplies. When researching where we might stay we were a little concerned that the apartment might be too far out --- but not at all, as regular public transport is very close and a very good frequent service and it very affordable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, we loved everything about the apartment and Bordeaux and wish to return again in the not too distant future.