I am an experienced traveler and active user of AirBNB and HomeAway. I spent four days at Villa Embil with my wife and two kids (15 and 13) in late June as part of a month long trip through Italy (Puglia and Rome), Spain (Getaria, Barcelona and Calella de Palafrugell) and Paris. The entire family fell in love with Miguel's home in Getaria and it was hands-down everyone's favorite part of the trip. The views from the villa are breathtaking. Getaria and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful and serene places in the world. If you are looking for a laid-back environment that is away from the typical tourist nonsense, you cannot go wrong here.
As a host, Miguel was top notch. He welcomed us personally, despite us showing up over an hour late due to a delayed flight. Communication was a breeze throughout the process. He even went out of his way to mail "important" pieces of clothing that my daughter forgot. Miguel is genuinely a very nice person that I am happy I had the opportunity to meet.
There are a few things to be aware of. First, the villa is on a fairly busy road. There is some road noise at night that might bother you if you are not used to it. If you close the windows on that side of the house, it is not an issue. Second, you have to park in front of the house on the road and carry your bags up the steps to the villa. This could be a challenge for some folks. Third, depending on what you are used to, the kitchen and some of the furnishings are a bit dated, but typical for a European vacation home. That said, we were perfectly comfortable.
The bottomline is that the Villa Embil is a special place that was loved by my entire family. We were sad to leave and hope to return soon. I highly recommend staying here.