Jj’s apartment is great, and Jj was an excellent host. I arrived earlier than expected and he allowed me to drop off my bags and check in earlier than expected, once the previous tenants had left. He also responded quickly when the WiFi went out so U could easily fix the issue right away.
The apartment itself was spotless when I arrived. The bathroom is modern with a great shower (!!), there’s a TV in the bedroom, and the kitchen is well equipped and modern too. (Just FYI- no toaster. And an old-school espresso maker, which I like, but may be confusing to some.)
The location is awesome if you want an authentic Bilbao experience. It’s not inundated with tourists, though still a relatively quick walk to the Guggenheim or Old Town. Also, lots of specialty and grocery markets are literally footsteps away. And the funicular is right across the street, which Jj recommended since it was a sunny day, and I recommend it as well, since it gives you a great overview of the city.
The bar downstairs has some good Pintxos, but can get a little noisy at night, which closing the window helped. The bedroom is in the back, very calm and quiet.
I would absolutely stay at Jjs place again!