This is a very large flat especially by Spanish standards. It was wonderful to have so much space to spread out and a week to just relax “at home” during our long trip with stays in multiple (and much smaller) accommodations. We were two blocks away from an excellent grocery store, Super Amara, where we were able to buy everything for preparing daily meals. The kitchen is extremely well-equipped so my husband was able to cook a variety of dishes which we really enjoyed. When we arrived, the house cleaner was just finishing up. She even returned once during our stay to tidy up. The apartment was spotless.
Aitor did an excellent job of welcoming us to his home and checked in with us regularly to see if we needed anything. We fell in love with the special mohair/wool blankets found on each bed and asked where we might purchase them. Aitor explained that these “Mantas Ezcaray” were made and sold (at a fraction of the regular price) in the factory about a 2-hour drive south. He pointed out that they were worth the drive which he said was beautiful and he was right. We decided to make the round trip and did not regret it. The town of Ezcaray is very charming with a couple of wonderful places to eat and the visit to the sales room of the factory was outstanding — such a selection of beautifully woven products that it was difficult to choose. We purchased a few and Aitor even offered to ship them home for us.
If you are looking for a great location to explore San Sebastián that is outside the busy, touristy Parte Vieja (Old Town), this is it.