We were a group of 3 friends visiting another friend who had recently moved to Orio.
From the beginning, Maria replied instantly to messages and was always very helpful and accommodating, be it with check-in/check-out/recommendations etc.
The apartment itself is much better than the photos: both bedroom are large, as is the living area. The terrace was fantastic in the sun, and the views of the mountains in the background were lovely. A minor word of caution would be that because of the nature of the apartment - being the top floor, the ceilings are sloped, and therefore in some places - particularly the kitchen - you might bang your head. However, this didn't stop us and we were a group all over 5ft 7inches.
The location of the apartment was excellent: 2 min walk from bus stop and 7 min walk to train station. It was 30 seconds away from a small grocery shop which was amply stocked to cater for our needs, and there are numerous bars and restaurants within easy walking distance.
We spent the few days we stayed in Maria's apartment exploring the local area and nearby towns: Zarautz and Getaria. Wonderful walks, fabulous food - and stunning views. We all wished we could've stayed for longer.
It was the small things that made our stay at Maria's all the more special: she had left the fridge stocked with food for us: fruit, cheese, meat, yoghurt etc. She had left recommendations for restaurants, and timetables for buses etc. And she has stocked the bathroom with lots of little toiletries that you might have forgotten to bring. But best of all was on the final morning of our stay, she had left warm bread and croissants outside the front door for us. She takes her hosting very seriously - and is passionate about the local area.
We would, without hesitation, recommend Maria's apartment for others to stay at - we shall certainly be back!