We had another AirBnb booked but after it fell through unexpectedly at the last minute Alizé really helped us out by immediately accepting our booking whilst we were already in Bordeaux. Throughout our stay her communication was excellent and she was especially helpful by letting us check out late on our last day so that we didn’t have to carry suitcases with us all day. She is an excellent host.
The property itself is clean and well-located but there are a few things to be aware of before you book which we have also notified Alizé of subsequent to our stay.
- The listing shows a photo of a beautiful building facade comprising of two large windows and also mentions a ‘courtyard view’, this is misleading as the actual property has no such windows but rather just two very small ones that overlook the building’s interior staircase. This makes for very little natural light inside the flat.
- if you’re over 180cm tall or have mobility issues, this will be a tricky place to stay due to the tight spaces and number of stairs you need to navigate
- There is a Nespresso machine (as advertised) but no capsules to make coffee with other than sachets of instant powder
Overall, if you’re just looking for a place to crash at night that is in the heart of Bordeaux and don’t mind the small space, this flat is great. Alizé is a fantastic host and really helped us when called upon.