Xabier is a great host. His communication is timely, thorough and accurate. When we arrived, he was standing on his outdoor balcony looking for us. The apartment is large, stylish and comfortable. The location is great. About 10 minutes walk to Plaza Nueva, the Guggenheim and other attractions. And it is half a block from one of the great hidden dining pleasures in Bilbao: Casa Rufo. I hope to be back in Bilbao in the future and will certainly stay at Xabier's place again if it is available.