My visit to Dagmara in Bilbo (Bilbao) was my second Airbnb experience. Thanks to the fact that we came from Donostia with a local train, it was less than 10 minutes walk to Dagmara's apartment.
The location is central (by my opinion), only some minutes to climb a little hill and 4 floors after that. But, my opinion is, it is the bonus. Great for health in the morning and anytime.
Dagmara has 4 kids, from 11/2 to 9 years, three girls and a little boy. despite such a big family, mostly you do not see and meet them.
Very comfortable bed.
Dagmara explained to us what to visit in Bilbo and we followed her instructions. She found time to gave us useful hints despite a lot of work with children.
Very important for Dagmara's location is that you do not need public transport to go around Bilbo. In fact, you can do it very easily, if it is raining or you are too tired to walk, just hop on the train which has a stop (Ribera) 200 meters from the apartment. Ticket costs 1,45 euro - and you get half a price if you use a special local prepayment card (alike Oyster in London but discounts are bigger). Minimal top up is
5 euros. Dagmara was so kind to borrow me this card and I sent her back by mail.
Very important information which you can not find in public transport official pages: prepaid card (with cca. 50% discounts) is valid also on the way from Bilbo to Bilbo airport (line 3247 local bus from Placa Mouya; or from Termibus, if you come there by train (Mammes stop).
When in Bibo, visit Guggenheim (of course...), walk through La Via, and sit in one of the numerous parks.
For shopping: only one shopping center and Il Corte Inglese for expensive stuff. Primark is 15 stops by metro from Cita Vieja (this stop is 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment).
If you like sandwiches with different food on them, you can find everywhere. My recommendation for food: La Cocha.
I believe that I couldn't find a better host than Dagmara was. She was ready to help and advice anytime. And, excellent coffee she makes.
Bilbo generally is not a city where a lot of tourists go. Probably tourists came into the town after Guggenheim was opened.
For seeing local food, taste it and buy maybe, visit La Ribera, covered "open market", nearby. I bought excellent cherries there for 5 euros kilo.
What did I like the most in Bilbo? Taking funicular to come on the top of the hill, and after the walk down (do not take funicular). Use prepayment card to get 50% discount on a drive. And, do not believe the information that it is very complicated to find the way from the hill to the center. They simply don't know the way...
Conclusion: if I go again to Bilbo by any chance, I would choose Dagmara again.