GURAH Boutique Apartments

Our apartment was spacious and super clean. We had all necessary appliances available, including washing machine and dish washer. The facility offers pool and private parking.

We stayed in the upstairs apartment. Everything was excellent. Bright, clean, big, nicely decorated, comforable furniture and a lovely private terrace downstairs. The house is in a very quiet location, surrounded by vineyards and nature. Only a 15 minute walk from the sea. Very kind and helpful owners. Upon arrival there were coffee pods, tea, biscuits, milk, water, toiletpaper and a few other things, which felt very welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend this venue.

Brief: This property consists of two apartments: a 2-bedroom (upstairs) and a 3-bedroom (downstairs, on the ground floor). The reviews you see here from previous guests can be for either apartment. The 2-bedroom provides a perfect experience (except for those with mobility issues who might find the stairs challenging). The 3-bedroom is unfortunately compromised due to noise relating to intrinsic issues with the building. We stayed in the 3-bedroom apartment for a week. Based on our stay and on others’ reviews, we would gladly return - but only to the 2-bedroom apartment. We would avoid the 3-bedroom one unless these issues are addressed. Pros Location (general): Bakio is a small seaside town which has its own humid microclimate. The property is situated where the edge of Bakio meets the countryside. It is only 30 minutes by car to central Bilbao, making it a perfect base for a holiday that can include multiple trips to the city but would also allow for relaxation in an unhurried, rural atmosphere. Bakio’s beach in mid-June was clean and sandy but not busy; it is famous for its surfing schools but the waves are not daunting for swimmers. The town is a two-hour hike away from the world-renowned San Gaztelugatze. Physically, the town itself, with its multi-storey blocks of flats lining the seafront, did not impress at first look. But it grows on you as you get to know it, with some good restaurants (our favourite was La Baskula) and plenty of life. Location (particular): The apartments are part of a larger farmhouse building situated in beautiful rural surroundings. The Donniene Gorrondona winery/vineyard (which provides tours) backs onto it to the west. To the east of it is the nature reserve that separates Bakio from San Gaztelugatze and the fishing town of Bermeo beyond. All around are sheep, a few safely restrained dogs, and even wild boar. And yet it is a mere 10 minutes’ walk into Bakio and a three-minute drive to a reasonably-sized Eroski supermarket.

Can’t rate the hosts and accommodation highly enough. Villa was immaculate and had a gorgeous view. The hosts also drove out to Bilbao in the middle of the night to rescue us when we were stuck in the city with no way to return to Bakio as public transport and taxis had stopped for the night. Thank you both so much!

The most generous hosts I've ever had at Booking. Could not have been more helpful. Came to get us from Bilbao when no taxis would. The property is amazing too. Couldn't recommend enough.