We had a wonderful stay at José María’s place. The apartment is of outstanding quality, in a very impressive building. The location is unbelievable, right in the heart, just 10-15 mins walk to the main bus station (for the bus from Bilbao), and easy walking to everywhere. The best Tapas bars are right behind the apartment, 5 mins away. The living room looks out over the main boulevard which is always buzzing, and the bedrooms open onto a quiet little square. All the external windows/doors are double glazed and keep out the street noise very effectively. The beds are super comfy; linens, pillows, spare blankets are all excellent, as are the thick, soft towels which are easily the best I've had from an airbnb. There's an ensuite for each bedroom with plenty of excellent soaps, shampoos etc.
The kitchen has everything you need too including a dishwasher and washing machine. there is an internal "patio" for hanging your clothes to dry and it's completely weatherproof and airy, being open to the full building height.
Although we adored this apartment, I feel the need to mention that it is on the first floor, and the bedrooms are directly above the access to the carpark which is below the building. This is a single electric garage door with a car lift. During the weekday mornings it is in almost constant use as cars are arriving for the day. Also on a couple of occasions the lift was in use in the middle of the night, and as a light sleeper I was awoken. It was very surprising, as it was not mentioned anywhere, and although it only runs for about 12 seconds each time, it is very noticeable.
Overall this is a great place to stay, and José María’s hospitality is of a very high standard.