Maria was an exceptional host - she was extremely helpful and did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable. The apartment is compact but has everything that you need. We used the kitchen to cook meals and it was fine. The beach nearby was beautiful - it was a shame that the weather wasn't better so that we could swim. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone wanting to visit Bilbao - it was an easy ride in on the Metro and much nicer than staying in the city. Thanks again Maria for your hospitality!