My stay with Ben felt more like a visit with an old friend, than a rental from a stranger. He had a delicious dinner prepared for my evening arrival. He had maps and schedules ready for my exploration of beautiful Bordeaux. I appreciated getting to know Ben as well. He's a very interesting gentleman. I slept sound like a baby in the room and on the bed. Getting to and from his place to the center of Bordeaux was quite easy with the three forms of transportation nearby (bus, ferry, and tram). I'm thankful for my time here in Bordeaux and in experiencing Ben's incomparable hospitality.