Absolutely loved our stay in Josu and Irene's place in Bilbao. The apartment is as described and is very clean and comfortable. It is in a great central location, with most of Bilbao's sights within walking distance. There's a supermarket, five minutes walk away, and fabulous pintxo bars on your doorstep. Just head up to Plaza Nueva and take your pick!
Special mention must be made of Irene and Josu, who are amazing hosts. From the moment we checked in, we felt we had made new friends. Josu set up a WhatsApp group, and he and Irene were a constant source of great tips and ideas on how to best experience Bilbao. If you have a question, they'll answer it, most times instantly.
The highest praise I can give is that every tip from Josu and Irene that we tried was excellent. From the menu del dia at Casilda and pintos at Sorginzulo to a day trips to San Juan de Gaztelugatze, every single tip was spot on!
One thing to keep in mind is that the apartment is in a lively part of town. We loved the buzz here, but I can imagine that it's not everyone's cup of tea.
However, I can honestly say you want find better hosts than Irene and Josu. Poor Josu has recently been in a skiing accident, but was still tapping out tips and advice from his sick bed! (Get well soon, Josu!). And Irene is super positive and enthusiastic, with a real love of Bilbao and her home town of Gexto.
A really fantastic place to stay.