My experience with staying with Françoise was truly fantastic. It all began with the initial booking - Françoise offered me the option of being picked up from the railway station if I needed it. As I was travelling by car, that wasn't an issue, but when I enquired about the parking situation, she ensured that a space was made available for me in the street (some feat in car-clogged Biarritz). I arrived mid-afternoon in the rain, and was greeted at the door and immediately shown to my room (which is exactly as described). I then had a lengthly conversation with Françoise. Despite some language limitations, we got on like a house on fire! The house itself is in a quiet street, convenienty located close to one of the main surf beaches (5 minute walk) and also to the town centre itself (10 minutes), where there are plenty of food/shopping options. Françoise was only too happy to suggest great eating places (Bar Jean is a great example) and provided a nice breakfast each morning I was there. She has a little dog in the house (which is kept away from the bedroom); she was very shy and cute and was never an issue.
It was truly a delight to stay with Françoise in such a beautiful city as Biarritz. It was a pity the weather wasn't a little nicer, but the hospitality and warmth provided by Françoise more than made up for that. Thanks for such a lovely stay.