Beautiful apartment in Bordeaux right in the city center.

Some of the communication difficulties was on my end as well. We were warm at times, but the air conditioner was so noisy we could not use it, especially at night. I guess that is why there were fans in each bedroom. Advertising as "air conditioned" is a stretch.

The apartment was very nice and well located. The communication with the owner was very poor. Questions went unanswered and communication was in French which I do not speak and repeatedly asked for translation. Obtaining the key was difficult to say the least....lock about 5 inches from the sidewalk and so difficult to see. No soap, no toiletries, one extra role of toilet tissue so we had to buy these amenities. Only one bed was made up with sheets. I expected two beds prepared for two people. It was evident that the floor had not been cleaned as going barefoot resulted in black feet. I neglected to take out the garbage as I did not see that on the list I had until it was too late. It would be helpful if the rules were contained in the black folder in the chest. It would also be advisable to state that there was no elevator and where to put the garbage.

It is nice to have the owner’s parking card but difficult to drive and park near the apartment and deal with lock box. That said— lovely and charming place, comfortable beds, bathrooms and salon. Excellent location! Wonderful responsive owner—communication was easy and helpful. great for short trips out of city, like Arcachon/Dune du Pilat.

Managing the process to park the car on a sidewalk and carry bags down the pedestrian street was not a good fit for seniors. The bath with a shower was a very odd design.