There are some stays that are great for shower and sleep, and there are some that you remember your lifetime. Maria’s place is the one that will be in our memories for the lifetime. The location is stunning. For someone looking for a true rural Basque Country experience, it couldn’t get much better. The view from the house is of beautiful mountains right in the front, and occasional arrival of chickens, sheep and dogs.
Maria’s family lives next door, but you get complete privacy. They are there if you ever need anything and are quick in responding to messages.
During our stay, we picked up fresh produce from a farmers market in Guernica and cooked everyday. Their kitchen has mostly everything you need. The Wi-fi is pretty fast and is available during the day, until around 10:30 pm.
The house is very quiet, being a kilometer away from the highway. We went running every morning on the steep private street leading to the house, perfect to get the heart pumping.
Overall, great for someone looking for a rural experience combined with solitude in the Basque Country.