Martine was VERY considerate of my lack of French and made the check in and check out very easy and accommodated our varying time of arrival and departure. She was nice to write to me in English and I really appreciated that. We were very comforrable in her apt. It has a coded entry building and nice feel out on her large porch. You need her key and "fob" with her apt keys to operate the security gate to the parking for your car ,which is right outside the apt. Secure and nice to have that reserved parking space. The photos don't reveal that very nice extension out to the large patio. She mentioned she normally doesn't supply towels, so you might consider asking her or bring your own. She was kind to supply towels for us because she knew we were traveling from overseas. The Carrefour grocery is within a 4 minute walk and local bakery even closer. A laundry mat is within 3 minute walk right by the bakery too. All SO convenient. Walking downhill to the beach is very easy and within 10 minutes to Chambre de Amour beach. Walking into Biarritz is so easy and a lovely walk. Might take 20 minutes or 30 minutes to reach all parts of Biarritz. You don't need a car at all, once at her apt.. I highly recommend Martine's apt.