About the rental: Great stand alone cottage, set back from the street. The cozy lodging is perfect for 3 adults max or 2 adults/2 kids, max. Kitchen is fantastically appointed, including dishwasher (hurray) and washing machine (double hurray.) Cottage includes two great places to eat which is where we spent much of our time when we were in, including a large open yard in front with a BBQ! Cottage is within walking distance of town's cafes and shops, as well as beaches, which should be noted are rocky.

Some say (French folks included) the town in which the rental is located, Guuthary, is best of the Basque region. I wouldn't disagree. It's lush, lively and yet a little off the beaten track of Biaritz, St Jean de Luz and Bayonne. You should note that it can get very busy during the high vacation season.

About the hosts: Michel and Mary were wonderful hosts, including leaving us homemade jam uponour arrival! They were warm and friendly, and bent over backwards to make our stay special. Both speak English, which is very helpful for the non-French speaking visitors. We hope to stay there again.