Look no further, this place is exactly what you are looking for. I don't even know where to begin. I was attending a conference in San Sebastian and I decided to bring my family and combine it into a Summer vacation. I thought a 3 BR apartment near the beach would be a lot nicer than 3 rooms in a stuffy hotel. There were me, my wife, our three kids, and two nieces. What amazing choice in every respect.
The pre-trip communication with Emy was clear, timely, warm, and reassuring. It eased any concerns about our needs, and about traveling to a city that (quite frankly) I have never heard of before. She had arranged transfers to and from the airport for us and that worked out perfectly as well.
Check-in was a breeze with Amaia (hope I spelled it right). She met us at the door and oriented us in every way possible, with suggestions for pintxos (the veal cheeks at Cuchara de San Telmo), beach advise (got us an umbrella and toys), taxi phone numbers, and everything else we needed to know. It was like having a friend in town who you can call if you needed to know anything (which we did).
The apartment itself was clean, well appointed, comfortable, and in the best possible location in San Sebastian. 1 block from the beach, bodega with fresh bread on one corner, restaurants nearby, supermarket a few blocks away, and the Grand Promenade one short block away, where we strolled into the old town every night and walked home before the kids were done with their ice cream.
We sipped our Txokoli and Panxarana on the terrace which was lovely. The WiFi was spotless (needed for the kids). Dishwasher, clothes washer, elevator, AC. I will definitely stay here again when I return .
As far as San Sebastian is concerned, what a special place. I almost hate to tell too many people about it or it may get overrun with crowds. What a gem of a city. If you are even considering this place, do yourself a favor and book your trip, and do yourself a bigger favor and stay here. And you'll save a fortune too. This place rents for the same as a double bed hotel room - and we slept 7 comfortably!
Thank you Emy and Amaia.