THE beachfront apartment in St Jean de Luz is perfectly situated to maximise the benefits of this wonderful resort in sun splashed south west of France.
With panoramic views of the beach, fort and headland it is a feast on the eyes day and night to simply relax on the veranda and soak up the view.
The beach is literally 20 seconds from the front door and was ideal for an early morning swim or a late dip in the evening.
The apartment was clean and spacious and ample room for the four of us who stayed.
We did ear out but also took the opportunity to eat in and the kitchen was more than capable of delivering a lovely meal.
The old town and the narrow streets with their chic shops and enticing restaurants are also on your front door and you can wander into the warren of enticing little lanes and find yourself a nice restaurant.
We were met on arrival by a neighbour of Sylvie's who despite a fractured arm was very welcoming and explained the workings of the apartment and also the carpark fob at the rear of the building.
all in all this was a wonderful location and a great apartment ideally situated on the premier seafront point in St Jean de Luz.
It ticked all the boxes in terms of cleanliness, situation and ease of access and departure.
I would highly recommend this Airbnb location. We visited in mid-July 2015 and while the beach could be extremely busy, you could slip away and find your own little oasis of comfort in a matter of seconds while all the shops and conveniences needed were also on your doorstep.
The apartment block was well kept and regularly swept and the residents went about their business in a quiet and friendly manner.
The car park was a little crowded at times but you could always find a spot somewhere to park and at times it was best just to leave the keys and relax on the beach.
We did struggle to find the exact location on arrival and perhaps a Google Map with a pinpoint locator would be good as we were first time arrivals in St Jean de Luz and the one way traffic system took a little while to get used to as we sought out the apartment address.
Sylvie maintained good communication at all times and was pleasant and courteous and we recommend her as a great advertisement for Airbnb and how effective it is in providing top class locations through a friendly and hospitable service.
We would like to return at some point in the future to St Jean de Luz and hope that the apartment would be available as we would have no hesitation in holidaying her again and exploring the hinterland, but for the moment we have some wonderful memories of a great visit to France and a great stay in Sylvie's top class apartment in St Jean de Luz.