This was the first time I rented a room in someone's house (rather than a whole place) and I was nervous about feeling uncomfortable. But Elisabeth is such a warm and welcoming person that she made me feel right at home. It was like visiting a family member.
The room is comfortable with a window that overlooks the little courtyard at the back of the house. The private bathroom is next to the bedroom. Both are upstairs while the hostess stays downstairs so there is some privacy. She provides a wardrobe to hang some clothing which is nice when staying for an extended period.
The kitchen has everything you need for tea, coffee and making a quick meal. And the outside patio is nice for eating, having a break, or studying/working.
The location is great - just outside the city center with easy access via tram. In August, most of the neighborhood shops and restaurants are closed (the grocery store is open all month) so it is necessary to go into the town center for restaurants. But at the end of August it seemed that there were more options for eating just down the street. If you're there during rugby season, I recommend getting tickets to a UBB match - the stadium is just down the street so it makes a nice evening out without any hassle.
Although the house is on a popular street, it felt very secure and quiet (you can hear the tram go by but most of the time I tuned it out).
Overall, I'm very happy I chose Elizabeth's accommodation for my first month in Bordeaux!