Sophie was a very welcoming host. After arriving later than expected she picked me up from the Biarritz train station, and the following morning was kind enough to

Apartment - the apartment was as advertised, and the bedroom was comfortable. Sophie has a pet cat and dog - Danke - who both have very good temperaments

Location - as others have noted the apartment is well placed, 10 minutes walk from Biarritz town. La Cote des Basque is 10 minutes away (which suited me because I was there to surf), but La Grand Plage and Biarritz' smaller beaches are only about 15 minutes away. Nearest shops, boulangerie etc. are 5 minutes away. I would highlight there is a bus stop right outside the apartment which you can use to take to Biarritz and Bayonne stations, and into town if you don't want to walk. So overall really convenient!

Sophie had really helpful advice about the area (I was travelling north to Hossegor), and moving up and down the coast. She also has a diverse range of interests so we shared some fascinating conversations. She helped me find accommodation for later on in my trip.