We stayed at Damien's place for three months. It's located in a beautiful and quiet location just outside the main city area. Supermarkets and bus stops etc are 10-15 minutes by walk. We found the area to be very safe and hospitable, along with Damien being a very good and gracious host. The house is stocked with all sorts of equipment and resources for the kitchen and general household, along with a host of musical instruments! Any issues we had were addressed promptly. Only minor hiccup were some plumbing issues, but they were being fixed when we left.
I would highly recommend staying at Damien's for a hassle free and relaxed living experience in Bordeaux.