The Domaine Fonteneau is not like any rental I've ever experienced. It is a beautiful stone building with stone interior walls, tile floors, timbered ceilings, crystal chandeliers in all rooms including the bathrooms that give ample light in every room (an unusual feature of rental properties). The house, pool and idyllic gardens are walled off from the quiet surrounding right bank of the Garonne, yet only ten minutes from downtown Bordeaux. The spacious home is tastefully decorated with a mix of rustic and formal antiques and will feel like you are staying in the owner's personal space rather than a rental property. The beds are as comfortable as being in your own home, not like the lumpy, too soft beds I expect in a rental property. One of the very best features of this property is the gentleman (Rémi) who cares for the property (gardien?). He could not be more available when you need him. Rémi does not speak English, but manages to communicate very well to those who don't speak French. He is always cheerful and helpful. This was the nicest property I've ever stayed in.