As my very first Airbnb experience, this was everything and more than what I was expecting. The quality of the apartment was superb and felt like I was in a dream.

I was greeted by Mikel's mother and father, who both waited up for my coworker and me as we arrived on a late train - stood outside to ensure we found the place and gave us a tour of a breathtaking apartment facing the beach. Food, bed, toiletries were there despite not having used many and the location was just far enough removed from Playa del la Concha to miss the hustle and bustle at night.

Although it was cold, I spent most of the time out on awesome terrace with the ocean front view / mountain front view when I wasn't surfing/eating. From a location standpoint, Mikel's place is situated near some amazing restaurants if you're feeling a little lazy and not up for making a trek into old town. The street below also has a very vibrant scene on weekends, and so I could not have asked for more.

At the very end of the stay - I opted to stay put one extra day, and Mikel was kind enough to accommodate. Can't wait to come back here in the warmer seasons as it felt like a 2nd home.