Fred's place is centrally located and was in a good location for someone staying one night and looking to get a quick tour of Bordeaux. The building is very old and not much about it has been updated or restored. As some others mentioned, the entry way - front door, staircase up the building, etc. is kind of scary and a little creepy with lots of dirt and spider webs in the common areas. I was actually surprised that there were other people living in the building, because the common area almost make it seem like you've entered an abandoned building. The apartment itself is much cleaner and has been updated. The layout is kind of funny due to its age, but kitchen and bathroom has been modernized within the limits of the existing floor plan. The bathroom is split into toilet (one room) and sink and shower (another room). The bathroom with sink and shower are extremely small and a little difficult to use. (I'm 5'3" and 100 pounds so this may be a bigger problem (no pun intended) for someone larger. Also, the unit directly above was undergoing major renovations and the construction team showed up early in the morning and began tearing things apart. I'm not sure how long that construction will go on, but it may not be an ideal place someone who likes to sleep in until that's finished.
I would probably not stay here again, but it may be the right place for others. Again, its centrally located and the apartment itself is clean with modern conveniences layered on top of antique floor plan and period details. Fred was helpful, friendly and very easy to communicate with.