Pilar's house is wonderful. It's tucked up in the hills and has beautiful mountain scenery surrounding it. There's even a waterfall next to the house with a peaceful, lovely sound. The house is spacious, more than enough room for our family of four--so nice that each bedroom has it's own bathroom. And we loved having breakfasts and some dinners out on the little deck.
Pilar and Antonio were fantastic hosts. They brought us information on activities and sights around the area and helped us find the neighborhood basics, like a grocery store. Antonio even shared tomatoes from his garden and his own special cider.
The location is rural, but a great jumping off point for lots of exploration--Bilbao, coastal towns like Lekeitio, San Sebastian, hiking in the Urkiolas are all 30-45 minutes. A day trip to Pamplona and St. Jean de Luz was a bit longer but manageable.
We loved our trip! It will be a very special memory for our family for a long time.