I was fortunate to be able to stay at Gabriela’s apartment for an entire month. It was very clean upon check-in. The views from the living room are spectacular - looking out over the Getxo/Bilbao harbor and port area all the way to the ocean, with the nearby mountains forming a beautiful back-drop. The bathroom is one of the nicest I’ve had at any hotel or Airbnb.
The location was excellent as well. The beach and the Algorta metro station are each less than 10 minutes walk. The beach walk is steep coming back up but there is a public lift for those who find it too challenging. A supermarket and gym are both less than five minutes walk - as are many bars and restaurants. Despite the proximity of so many amenities, the apartment was still surprisingly quiet at night.
The location allowed me to either walk, or use the metro to access downtown Bilbao, the coastal cliffs to the north or hikes up several nearby mountains.
In addition to the physical attributes of the apartment, Gabriela and her family were great hosts. They respected my privacy but were also very friendly. They even invited me to a backyard paella cookout! (I went and it was great)