This property was even better than expected. It is in a fabulous location: near a tram stop, near the river, near the outlet stores, near the city - but not too close. We were met by our hosts who showed us through the apartment, pointing out the various things it offers. I really like to meet hosts rather than just be given a key. It puts the place into context. The apartment itself is well designed, elegant and has every possible home comfort. The Sunday food market is virtually across the road and it is great to shop then come home for lunch. It is in an historic building and the entrance behind an ordinary set of wooden doors , opens to an amazing long, stone floored corridor, secured by fabulous gates and a delightful courtyard. The apartment then is up a beautiful wide stone stairway which is a joy to climb. We hope to return to this beautiful, well appointed apartment.

Nicole's appartment was just what we wanted. It was very nicely furnished and felt like a real home. Lots of space to spread ourselves, set in a vibrant part of Bordeaux but, because it is at the back of the building, very quiet. The tramline just outside allowed us to travel into town easily. The carpark nearby was easy to use. And Bordeaux is a great place to stay. And Nicole's appartment was a great extra bonus.

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful apartment. From the moment we booked in January 2020 to our eventual arrival in August 2022, communication from Nicole was exemplary, and we received the warmest of welcomes on our arrival. The hosts have thought of everything you might need, and the location is perfect for exploring both this fabulous city, and the coastline less than an hour away. The parking space is invaluable but the tram stop is just 2 minutes away and Chartron is an interesting and vibrant quarter of the city where you can find restaurants, museums and supermarkets. We cannot recommend this apartment and the lovely hosts highly enough! Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine dans ce bel appartement. Depuis le moment où nous avons réservé en janvier 2020 jusqu'à notre arrivée éventuelle en août 2022, la communication de Nicole a été exemplaire et nous avons reçu le plus chaleureux des accueils à notre arrivée. Les hôtes ont pensé à tout ce dont vous pourriez avoir besoin et l'emplacement est parfait pour explorer à la fois cette ville fabuleuse et le littoral à moins d'une heure. L'espace de stationnement est inestimable mais l'arrêt de tram est à seulement 2 minutes et Chartron est un quartier intéressant et animé de la ville où vous pouvez trouver des restaurants, des musées et des supermarchés. Nous ne saurions trop recommander cet appartement et les hôtes charmants!

Thank you Nicole & daughter Caroline for warmly welcoming us. Your meeting us & introduction to parking & the apartment gave us such a good start to getting to know Bordeaux. We so enjoyed the comforts of the apartment and closeness to shops the tram and walks to the city centre and public garden for morning walks. Thank you for the fans in the hot summer.

Our stay started with a visit with hosts Nicole and Jacques who thoroughly went over all of the MANY great features in the apartment. It is beautifully decorated in a grand yet comfortable atmosphere that makes one instantly feel at home. The area is rich in fine restaurants along the same street as the apartment as well as across the street along the waterfront which is also perfect for long strolls or a bikeride. We recommend this location highly!

Our stay started with a visit with hosts Nicole and Jacques who thoroughly went over all of the MANY great features in the apartment. It is beautifully decorated in a grand yet comfortable atmosphere that makes one instantly feel at home. The area is rich in fine restaurants along the same street as the apartment as well as across the street along the waterfront which is also perfect for long strolls or a bikeride. We recommend this location highly!

The owners are very gracious. The location is excellent with the Garonne and the tramway in the front. Good restaurants nearby. The apartment is on 2 floors with the main bedroom, a second bedroom, a bathroom and a separate water closet on the second floor. The living room and the kitchen are on the first floor. The coffee machine is good but there were not enough coffee capsules for our 5 days stay. The apartment is in an attractive old building and we had to climb some stairs as it is on the second floor.

The owners are very gracious. The location is excellent with the Garonne and the tramway in the front. Good restaurants nearby. The apartment is on 2 floors with the main bedroom, a second bedroom, a bathroom and a separate water closet on the second floor. The living room and the kitchen are on the first floor. The coffee machine is good but there were not enough coffee capsules for our 5 days stay. The apartment is in an attractive old building and we had to climb some stairs as it is on the second floor.

Delightful apartment - great for a stay in Bordeaux

Delightful apartment - great for a stay in Bordeaux

This apartment has charm and lots of character. Decorated very tastefully with a lot of character and detail. Well equipped with all that you need. The tram is right outside the door and old Bordeaux is a 10 min tram ride. Chartrons area has lots to see with restaurants and shops as well (you need to scout the out by the water). Both Nicole and Jacques met us and helped us with our luggage, parking (also a perk) and recommendations. They couldn't have been more gracious and helpful. There is no elevator but it's only on the second floor (first in the French system) and was not a problem for us, an older couple. A wonderful stay in a beautiful apartment made Bordeaux even more appealing.

We (3 people) very much enjoyed our stay in this very beautiful, high-level and elegant apartment. Its location is perfect, close to the river and to restaurants and shops, just 50 m to the tram stop but nonetheless silent. Just a few minutes to Bordeaux' old town. Good choice!

Lovely apartment in interesting old building with easy access to the centre.

VRBO asks us: Did we enjoy our stay at this property? On, my gosh, did we ever! Nicole and Jacques apartment on quai de Chartron is fabulous. It is exactly as pictured and all of the positive reviews are correct. We were met by Nicole, Jacques and their daughter, Caroline, at exactly the time we had told them we would arrive. All of the features of the apartment were pointed out and how to work them explained. The apartment is almost as charming as the hosts. It is extremely comfortable for two people and very well furnished. It is at the back of the building, which makes it very quiet but the very large windows in the sitting room, kitchen and second bedroom make it light and bright. There were plenty of closet space and clothes hangers. The location is superb. It is just a few steps from a tram stop that takes you into the downtown center in a matter of moments. However, the walk to the town center is fairly short and quite easily done. The apartment is also just two tram stops from the Cité du Vin, which is an extraordinary experience. Many restaurants, cafés and bars are within easy walking distance. And gorgeous river walking is right across the street. If you have a car, not to worry. The apartment comes with a reserved parking spot in a secured parking garage that is a three minute walk around the corner. We took two day trips out of Bordeaux (Margeax and Sauternes) with no trouble at all. This apartment provides the perfect combination of lively, convenient location, quiet retreat and refined and relaxed ambiance. We cannot recommend it too highly.

Fully equipped home. Everything you need is available and close by. We would definitely recommend to others. Thank you for a great holiday

On a positive note, the apartment is lovely, clean, and quiet. Well equipped kitchen for cooking meals. The transportation was great using the street car or bus. The issue for us was the owners do no speak any English. We thought it was our error when we booked the apartment, but upon returning from our vacation, we reviewed the listing and it states English as #1. It was difficult for us because we speak no French so we had rely on the owner speaking French into a phone for communication. The other issue we had which was a bigger issue was we had to sign a 3-4 page contract that was all in French. We have used VRBO/HomeAway for multiple trips and have never had to sign a contract. We were unable to fully understand what we were signing. It was very uncomfortable to sign something that we could not read in English. We would advise that the owners provide a contract in the renters language so they can read it before signing. However, when you book most apartments on HomeAway you complete this information on line and acknowledge what was basically, from what we could tell was likely in the contract. Overall, the apartment was lovely and the location could not be better. We wish the owners well and thank them for a lovely time.