It was our first time visiting Bilbao. We were pleasantly surprised. Jose's apartment is located in a quiet street within the old town (this is great as you are centrally located but can get a restful sleep) but extremely close to lots of cafes, bars, restaurants and beautiful squares. The tram also stops at the bottom of the street affording easy access from the city.
The apartment has a double bedroom and one with twin beds, a small but cosy living area with a view over the narrow street, the bathroom, a dining area and a kitchen with all the appliances you could need. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked with items that you may have to buy in other apartments.
Jose himself is a gentleman. Communication with him was excellent and we were met at the door on arrival. He spent time to show us where we were staying and the points of interest all easily within walking distance of the apartment. We were only there 2 nights but after leaving, I got a message to say that a key had been found and I returned to collect.
There is so much to see in Bilbao or simply many places to visit and relax. There was a great vibe around the city - a welcome wherever we went - it was a pity we didn't speak the local language. The food and wine were excellent and much better value than in many other cities. Two nights wasn't enough and I'm sure we'll be back.
If you do decide to visit Bilbao, it would be difficult to find a better place than this one.