This was by far my greatest AirBnB experience so far. I would recommend anyone to snap this up - you will definitely be glad you did. Now for the details:
1. Location - OK you are living like Benjamin Franklin or the first US Consulate in the history of the US - both of these historic locations are within a few steps of the property. You are on one of the Cours that project back from the Garonne, the Bourse and all the recreation/tourist activities that center around there. You're basically living where the negociants lived during the great trading area. The architecture that you see from the street reflects this as does the location on the map.
2. The property itself - the space is way bigger than you'd expect as it is on two levels which really gives it a sense of spaciousness that is more than one is used to for similar properties. Basically a living, cooking dining area on the top level and large bedroom on the lower area. It just feels very spacious. It's also very quiet, very safe. The neighborhood is a good one and the building is very secure as is the apartment itself. You will not hear your neighbors and often rarely see them - but when I did seem them they were all quite nice.
3. The conveniences that are nearby - tram is right nearbuy. A Carrefour City is a few steps away. Not a huge Carrrefour but has more than is needed and the convenience is right on point. The little village of Notre Dame is just further down the street with all the little shops and cafés/restuarants that you'd expect. And of course the Bourse and its environs are also a few steps away. The Jardin Public is a few steps in the other direction. And the large public spaces like Place Gambetta and Saint Catherine Street is a 10 or 15 minute walk. The Tram is a few minutes away.
4. The conveniences are all there - TV/Wifi/well provided Kitchen/Washing Machine/Dishwasher. There is no dryer - everything else is in place and works exactly as expected. The decoration of the property is consistent with Pierre's métier i.e a lot of stuff to do with wine!
5. Pierre is there to answer any and all questions and really to go the extra mile for his clients. Whether it be things to do around Bordeaux, helping out when you arrive, little questions regarding the apartment - he will go the extra mile and then some. He definitely wants you to enjoy your stay!
Bottom line - you will be very happy with your stay in Bordeaux and at this property - and you'll be sad when it's time to leave as I was!