Casa Rural Apaiolarre

Very spacious traditional house in beautiful peaceful countryside. Great for relaxing and exploring the hills around.

10/10. We spent a week there and have nothing but praise for the place. The only drawback is getting there. Be very careful following Google Maps. It's best to listen to the owner and go via Azpilkueta. Otherwise, you'll have a rough time on the path Google Maps shows from Elizondo. So, first search for Azpilkueta and then, once you're there, search for the house's location. Even so, be careful under your car. It's ideal with children; you just have to keep an eye on them to make sure they don't wander into the parking area because there's a small ravine. It's two adjoining but distinct houses. We stayed in Apaiolarre II, the one with the views from the enclosed porch. What views! 🤩🤩🤩 The only sound is the cowbells. The lawn is fantastic! 😁 The interior consists of four bedrooms, three upstairs and one downstairs. There are two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Kitchen and living room. We had a great stay as two families with children. It was clean and had everything we needed for a week, including blankets and towels. From the house, you can easily visit San Sebastián, the south of France (Bayonne and Biarritz), the Xorroxin waterfalls, Elizondo, and the Zugarramurdi and Urdax caves. For groceries, there's a Simply supermarket (an Alcampo) before you reach Elizondo, and a Venta Peio on the French border. In Elizondo, there's a Día and an Eroski supermarket, and I highly recommend the owner's bakery. She has excellent artisanal bread. I loved it.

Excellent location for a small farmhouse that lacks a few details to be truly top-notch. The surrounding area is a feast for the senses. The house is generally fine, clean, and tidy. However, we noticed a few things were missing: the kitchenware is limited, the bathrooms could use more hooks or storage areas, and some beds creak a lot (at least in Apiolarre I). The Wi-Fi is also quite poor. Marta, the owner, is a gem. In my opinion, with a small investment, it could be a truly top-notch house.