We know Biarritz very well and were looking to stay in a nice French old style apartments with a view, possibly this was our favorite building.
The apartment in enormous - you don’t get a sense of it from pictures - living room / kitchen must be alone 60sqm or so. Kitchen / lining room is very modern and well equipped - perfect for hosting dinners.
The view is stunning (one of the best in Biarritz, looking over the ocean, sunset and most beautiful building in Biarritz - Hotel du Palau’s, built by Napoleon) from both bedrooms and from the living room. The apartment has a full balcony going round must be 60-80m in length.
Generally apartment is very well equipped and nice set of towels.
(-) no AC, which makes it too hot at night especially with thick duvets and opening the window causes too much noise and mosquitoes. One night when there was no wind outside that blows mosquitoes off we were “eaten alive” and needs to change bedroom.
(-) minor, but bed linnens were very rough. If we come back, we will bring our own from London, so not a large problem
(- -) the host changed his plans and wanted to do painting last night with no flexibility (despite confirmed contract). With some arguing back and forth we agreed to leave night early, with him covering 2 sea view rooms at Sofitel, so all in all everything was great.
To summarize - the apartment is stunning and large (you will be surprised how large it is) French old style, high ceiling with unparalleled view and location. If you expect everything inside to be modern and work perfectly like in 4 Seasons hotel - don’t expect it - it is more old French summer house style. This is also the charm of it. For the price offered - it is a great deal!