Monica's place is actually an amazing place to stay, and totally surprised us, because the photos of her place don't do it justice.
Monica herself is an amazing host, and although language is a barrier, her communication through AirBnb was great and very reliable.
The apartment is a detached dwelling that is behind Monica's house. It has absolutely everything you need, (modern conveniences), and was very clean, and just a really nice apartment; safe and secure too.
Monica even had a bottle of wine for us when we arrived, and we are so grateful to her for everything.
Her apartment is close to the city centre, and only 15 - 20 minutes walk. We walk everywhere we travel so it's not an issue for us, but perhaps its a consideration for others. The property is near a pharmacy, and local butcher and grocery store in case you want to cook. It was perfect for us, and made our stay in Bordeaux a very comfortable and memorable one.
We loved meeting Monica, and our only regret is not staying longer, and knowing french or portuguese fluently, as she is such a great person and would have loved to have spent more time with her.
Thank you Monica for everything. Keep in touch.