Maryse is so so lovely. She gave us a warm welcome, and we immediately felt at home. My French is very minimal but we managed to get by and I would have loved to have chatted more with her -must learn French! The cottage is close to a big road but I think this is reflected in the price. I thought it was very good value for Bidart in high season for a private room and bathroom, a 10 minute walk to the beach and close to beautiful Guethary. It was perfect for us. We had breakfast too and Maryse's coffee and homemade jam in the morning in the garden was a real treat. The garden is beautiful!