We had a good stay at this apartment but we're lucky to have mild summer weather. The place was originally listed as equipped with air-conditioning when we booked (the owner has since then removed it from the list of amenities). We had originally picked this place, among many others at better prices, due to the fact that it had air-conditioning as Bordeaux can be quite warm and I was having older family visit from the Untied States so I really wanted them to be comfortable after their long trip. When we checked in we were notified there was no air conditioning and asked for a partial refund that was refused. The owner gave us the option of leaving the apartment and giving us a full refund which wasn't an option as there were no other options with air conditioning by that point and would've required us to waste time finding another option.
Pros:
Other than this complication, which may not be an issue for others, the stay was good. The apartment is very well equipped and has a nice terrace. It's on the ground floor so there are no steps and it's located in the courtyard of a building which makes it very calm despite being in a very central location. There is a parking spot close to the apartment which could be very useful for some people although we didn't use it. There is also a nice alley way full of bars/restaurants right in front of the entrance to the building which makes for a nice lively atmosphere and easy access to food and drinks. There's also a great Carrefour city convenience shop right across the street and a quaint park for relaxing. There are also fans in each room of the place to help with the heat.
Cons:
The rooms are spacious but the beds are quite small for two people. The pillows were very poor quality which was an issue for our longer stay. The upstairs level trapped the heat and made it very warm at times. The floors made a lot of noise when anyone was walking upstairs which made it difficult to sleep. The rooms, as pictured, have a small railing that connects to the downstairs living area so any noise downstairs (cooking, going to the bathroom, etc) can be easily heard. Lastly, the toilet takes a long time to refill after flushing (and cannot be flushed again) until about 5 mintues have passed which can be frustrating when people are waiting to use the toilet.
For 4 people this place was not ideal but we still made it work. With a few updates on the plumbing and bedding, it would've been a lot more enjoyable.