Ibone’s apartment was so wonderful! It was beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean! It was so easy to feel really comfortable in the space. We loved the variety of lighting, which is so important to us at night while winding down to fall asleep, reading, and cooking (when you really want to see what you’re doing)! The sofa was super comfortable and the coffee table was nice and big. The closets were perfect for us! Big enough to hang all of our clothes and nice shelves for our packing envelopes. The beds had cozy down comforters, and the mattresses were supportive. We did some laundry while we were there, and the washing machine worked great! The refrigerator and freezer were super clean and spacious. There is an on-demand water heater! Yes! Always hot water is ready for you with great water pressure. Also, there is a nice grocery store across the street and bakery/cafe a very short walk down the street. The apartment is an easy walk (about 20-30 minutes) to the historic center and the great pintxo bars.
The only thing we had a little trouble with was downloading the ElParking app, which apparently is very helpful for paying parking meter fees. It may be possible to download it on Android, but not on our iPhones with Apple accounts tied to our United States address. Regardless, the need to get to the parking meters by 9 am got us up and out of the apartment each morning. We thoroughly enjoying San Sebastián, Bilbao, the FLYSCH formations on the beaches around Zumaia. Don’t miss a meal at Casa Camara in Pasaia! They literally hoist live lobsters out of a hole in the floor of the dining-room, with its beautiful white linen tablecloths. Operated by the same family since 1886.
Ibone greeted us, answered text messages immediately, and had some great suggestions! Thanks Ibone!