We happened upon Maria Luisa’s place by accident. I thought we were booking in SAN Sebastian but it was in Orio, and are we glad we stayed there, too right. Right from the start Maria was up front telling us all about the apartment and local area. Whilst she was showing my wife the run of the place, her husband walked me around town to show me the supermarket and check it’s hours over Easter, and to a few restaurants to check their hours also. Very helpful having someone speaking the language when our Spanish is limited to the Translate app on my phone. Orio is a beautiful laid back small community and only 20 minutes by train to SAN Sebastian or €40 in a taxi. I needed some information on Easter Sunday and with my trusty phone app, I headed to the bakery just around the corner, showed the lady behind the counter the translation and next thing, 3 ladies were all offering help, ringing a taxi for me and putting my mind at rest. Such wonderful people. Upon the end of our stay, Maria offered to drive us into SAN Sebastian train station with our large suitcases to save us catching the local train, a very heartwarming gesture.
So, if you are looking for a place just a little away from the hustle and bustle, also with a car park too, this apartment is the best. You won’t be disappointed.