The apartment is lovely, and both the description and photos accurately represent what to expect. There are pots, pans, and basic cooking ingredients, (e.g. salt, pepper, and oil), as well as the usual ‘white goods’, and a large indoor storage area (downstairs) should you need a place to store a surfboard.
The location of the apartment is superb, just a casual ten minute stroll from both Cotes des Basques (long sandy beach, perfect for surfing) and Grande Plage (more touristy beach but with lifeguards), and fifteen minute walk to Port Vieux (smaller stony beach that is better for swimmers as there are no surfers). If you turn right at the end of the street you are mere feet away from a supermarket, and a daily market selling baked goods, fruits, and gifts, as well as the main centre of town with lots of shops, bars, and restaurants. If you turn left at the end of the street you are a one minute walk away from tapas, burger, and pizza places, which although still high quality are a little more low key, casual, and cheaper than the main town. Due to the proximity to the centre, you may hear some light traffic on an evening, but nothing too disruptive.
As a host Xavier was excellent, he responded quickly to our messages, stored our luggage for us at the end of our stay (to accommodate our late flight home), and gave us an excellent tip about watching the sunset from the top of the hill above Cotes des Basques.
Should we return to Biarritz we will be sure to stay with Xavier at his apartment again!