Elena is an above-and-beyond hostess. She and her English-speaking son picked us up (in the rain) at the bus station, and delivered us to an apartment thoughtfully stocked with just about everything for which a guest could ask - fruit, wine, a few cold drinks in the fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, hair dryer, iron, shampoo, conditioner, body gel, lotion - and the list goes on. Elena provides suggestions for favorite area eateries. The apartment is cozy, but easily accommodates four. Being on the back side of the building, the apartment's only view is the back of neighboring buildings. It's located on a wonderful one-way street alive with pintxos bars, bakeries, and shops, but not a lot of vehicular traffic. At the end of the block, less that ten minutes walk, is the beach, and also a bus stop, where frequent bus service whisks you into the old town in little more than five minutes - but in fair weather, you may opt to stroll along the beach front into town. The view is awesome, and never gets old.