Biarritz is a beautiful area. However, I had a very unpleasant experience when booking this stay. I recommend significant caution when dealing with this host as an unjustified attempt was made to claim damages. A few hours before arriving to the property, the host communicated that there would not be any sheets or towels as they were out of stock. I immediately responded saying that I was already travelling and asking how this could be resolved. I never received a response and clearly the host was satisfied with simply informing me of the problem.
On arrival to the property late at night, the property was indeed tidy but not clean. Any drawer opened was very dirty, sofas were not clean, they were sandy and had minor stains. Importantly there was a large brown stain on the mattress of the master bed. Considering the lack of consideration by the host for not having linen and towels, the absence of response from the host, and what was clearly a poorly cleaned (although tidy) apartment, I chose to inform Airbnb and leave immediately. Airbnb arbitrated on the matter and provided me a full refund which was very satisfactory.
The next day, I received from the host an accusation of having stolen a parking card that I did not touch. I was asked for €200 for replacement of this card. I checked this with the Parking company of the Gare du Midi who confirmed to me that a replacement card would cost €25. This discrepancy is alarming particularly in the light of previous feedback about the host from guests claiming they had been scammed. Airbnb have all this information.
In summary, this is a potentially very nice property in a wonderful area, however the cleanliness is unsatisfactory and importantly the host is in my opinion acting very improperly. I do not recommend this host.