We just completed a nearly 3 week stay at Joelle's 2 bedroom apartment. If you want to be outside of Bordeaux proper this is a very convenient location. The #16 bus is literally right out the door and will get you to the center of Bordeaux within 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. A very convenient shopping center is about a 5 minute walk away with Carrefour market, great boulangerie, produce market and numerous other shops.
As far as Joelle’s place it is exactly as described, and much more charming than the photos reveal. This is a real home so if you're staying long enough to get supplies cooking is a dream. We really enjoyed the area and Joelle's lovely home. We highly recommend it.