The location of the flat is amazing, in a slightly less touristy area of Bordeaux.
Sophie was not present for my trip, and she gave me the contact information for a friend that was helping. It was sweet of him to carry my suitcase up to the apartment. He was very rushed though, and I wasn’t really introduced to the basics of getting around (lights, locks, etc), and it felt awkward reaching out to him for recommendations.
I noted the other reviewers’ comments about opening the windows, but didn’t realize that mosquitos are rampant. Keeping the windows closed seem to make no difference, it was impossible to try and sleep or relax. I honestly wouldn’t recommend that anyone stays there unless screens are put in, or at least a mosquito net over the bed. I also know I’m not the only one to have this problem, as you can see on the white ceilings all the carcasses and bold stains from other bugs that have been liked and not cleaned up by the cleaning lady.
Also note that not only is the flat up five flights of stairs, is it an extremely narrow and steep stone spiral staircase.