We spent a month in this apartment and are incredibly impressed by how well this AirBnb is run. We frequently rent homes and this unit and its host have raised the bar for AirBnb rentals.
All the furnishings are more comfortable than you would expect. The pictures do not do this home justice and somethings have been upgraded since the pictures were taken, e.g. the television.
There are nice comfortable footrests in front of the couch, and several upgraded fluffy blankets to keep you warm. The king size master bed has automatic adjustable bed frames and are extremely comfortable. There is so much clothing storage and hangers that it can fit our entire wardrobe in the custom closets.
The bathroom makes you feel as if you have walked into a spa. It is supplied with everything one might need, from lotions to make-up remover to special bandaids for your hand, plus a towel heating rack.
The kitchen has oils, spices, teas, coffee and marmalade to name a few. There is a good washer and a there is a dryer, which is unusual for an AirBnb in Europe!
There are 4 skylights that all have automatic shutters and rain sensors to close if needed. There is a big automatic awning for the roof patio, making it a great place for breakfast and coffee. There is one downside to the apartment and that is the kitchen has a slanted roof, giving a smaller space to stand up straight, which is at the sink and about 3 feet of counter space. We are 6'3" and 5'8" and cook about every meal ourselves and managed fine. The kitchen is stocked from salad spinner to cake serving utensil.
The owner had the unit cleaned once per week during our month stay, included in the price. It is literally cleaned from the top of the light fixtures to the bottom of each rug, to say it was clean is an understatement. Every Sunday a lovely note was pushed under the door and delicious croissants and bread for breakfast were hung on the door handle.
The tourist information provided is extensive, plus a discount train card is shared to get around for less cost. The host took us to one of the gastronomy clubs, of which she is a member, where we cooked her prepared traditional basque foods together. What a wonderful and educational experience!
There is a small grocery story around the corner and a larger one within 2 blocks. The train is an easy 7 minutes walk and gets you to San Sebastián in a very short time. We explored the surrounding area by train and did a ton of great hiking around there.
The rental price for this home was comparable to competing units in the area, however, the apartment and services provided are so far above and beyond what we have experienced in the past This one will always remain in our memory as one that stood out! Gracias Maria Louis, Agur!!