Maria is a very caring host. She obviously loves her city and wants you to love it, too. She met us at the elevator when we arrived. She showed us a map of Bilbao and the best places to go and how to get there.
The common areas of the apartment are small, but the two bedrooms are a comfortable size for the beds in them. Our queen bed was very comfortable!
The kitchen is very well equipped. There is a Nespresso machine or an electric drip coffee maker. The frig was a nice size and there is a dishwasher and a washing machine in the kitchen with a drying rack and a small balcony for air-drying. All the windows are new and we felt very secure.
The location was great for us, but be aware that even though the building has an elevator, the neighborhood is on a hill with some energetic climbing involved either coming or going to the museums or the promenade. There is a nice bar downstairs and a good bakery next to it. A market is close.
All in all we would recommend this place and the wonderful host!