Our group's stay at Henry's apartment was an excellent one. Beginning when we booked the apartment many months in advance of our arrival, Henry was a friendly and quick communicator who was eager to offer advice on how we could maximize our visit to Bordeaux. Per Henry's advice when we booked, we reserved spots on a wine tour with Rustic Vines in town which leaves from a plaza about 20 minutes walk from Henry's place. It was an excellent recommendation and we wouldn't have found it without Henry's tip!
Henry was very kind to let us check in 4 hours early due to our early arriving train. We only requested a place to put down our bags but instead Henry ensured the apartment was clean and ready for us far in advance of normal check in. This was very nice and so helpful. To top it all off, Henry had a nice bottle of wine and delicious local Bordeaux pastries ready for us to snack on when we got in. He even spent time with us recommending restaurants and places to visit. Talk about going above and beyond!
The apartment itself lives up to all of the incredible reviews. It's large, well maintained, and fantastically unique hoe it is built into a very old church. The bedrooms and beds were all comfortable offering great nights of sleep to all. The living room and kitchen are large and include plenty of cozy seating to pass time of the weather is not great. The location is awesome as it is only a short walk from the old town and countless restaurants and sites. Immediately nearby, Henry gave us another excellent piece of advice to check out the La Boulengerie bakery and the farmer's market (Marché des Capucins), which made for great places to pick up fresh pastries and croissants for breakfast and breads, meats, and cheeses to fix lunch back at the house. The house is equipped with good wifi that works well in the living room/dining room, a laundry machine, and a fully equipped kitchen. Henry's place truly feels like home with small trinkets and other decorations that add to the ambiance of the place. No detail was overlooked which made Henry's feel that much better as compared to the often sterile-feeling that you can get at some Airbnb's.
We cannot be more grateful and lucky to have come a cross Henry's apartment and would highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a great stay in Bordeaux! Thank you!