Etxetxobarri, independent farmhouse with views of the Anboto ridge.

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing time . The views from the property are exceptional. Comfortable throughout. Communication with Mertxe was flawless. Would definitely return if we returned to the area and would recommend the property . 40 minutes to San Sebastián and Bilbao

There were many things we liked. First of all the view of the mountains, which changed many times during the day. Then of course the horses, which announced themselves by the bell of their chief. The horses were fond of pears and came by several times a day, to check if any pears had fallen down from the trees. Some of them even succeeded in shaking the trees, to make the pears fall. Clever animals. Other animals we liked were the four donkeys, a little bit down the road. One of them had such a wise and thoughtful glance, that we will never again believe that donkeys are stupid. Then, is the farm like paradise? In paradise the furniture is more comfortable, we guess, and the kitchen a little bit better equipped. But not the less, we give 5 stars.

This was a perfect home for our group of 6 (2 young children, 2 parents, and 2 grandparents) tucked away in the hills. It was conveniently located for day trips in the surrounding area. We spent wonderful afternoons lounging in the yard reading and watching the horses graze in the pasture right below us. Great kitchen, comfortable beds, and pleasant rooms for relaxing and visiting. The drive up the narrow road leading to the home seemed surreal. Couldn’t recommend the place more.

We had a lovely time in this renovated farmhouse. The house is even nicer than the pictures. The view of the mountains is beautiful. It is conveniently located between Bilbao and San Sebastián. I highly recommend this as a vacation destination and would happily return for a stay.

This is a wonderful property! The renovation of the old house is very well done. The property and the views are beautiful! They host was very nice and very helpful. This is a great central location to travel from to access the Basque country. About an hour from Bilbao, 90 minutes to San Sebastian, 45 minutes to Urkiola and 2 hours to La Rioja. It was great to come back after a bury day and simply enjoy the quiet and beauty of the country side. It is a little tricky to find, but Google maps got us there as long as you follow the directions exactly! We would go back to this place in a heart beat!!

Relatively close to the sites on the north coast such as Bilbao and Dan Sebastian. A great place to come “home” to after a day of sightseeing. Very comfortable!

We loved our stay here! Mertxe attended to us and welcomed us. It was clean, comfortable and charming. The horses with the bells pleased us no end. Better than the photos!!! Thank you, Mertxe

As a family of 6 we had a great week staying in this wonderful traditional farmhouse that has been beautifully renovated. The views from the terrace are spectacular. A quiet country location in the hills but with easy close access to the Ap 8 motorway providing quick access to cities, towns and the beaches. We really enjoyed visiting San Sebastian (using the park and ride) Bergara, Onati and the Sanctuary at Arantzazu and also would recommend the Flyche walk from Deba to Zumaia. We particularly liked the beach and the bars in Zumaia and the beach at Lekeitio. As the house is an old farmhouse one of our party did occasionally suffer with asthma. Mertxe our host was very helpful.

This is a lovely property tucked into the Basque countryside. The views from the house are spectacular and there are many great walks and hikes in the surrounding area. The house is very comfortable with a kitchen that is fully equipped. Our family of six was very well accommodated for our week stay. Good directions are needed to find the house as this area of the Basque countryside was not entirely on the GPS. Nevertheless, once the route to and from the house is known, AP8 is easily accessed through the town of Ermua, making visiting Bilbao, Guernica, the Urdaibai Nature preserve, the medieval town of Oñati, the Sanctuary of Arántzazu, the caves of Araotz or the San Sebastian area very accessible.

There were four of us touring Spain and Portugal. Kind of a busy hectic schedule. The farmhouse was chosen because it was halfway between Bilbao and San Sebastián and looked very picturesque. We were all blown away by the beauty of the setting, the friendliness of Mertxe and her husband, and the comfort of the farmhouse😍. We loved it! We ate twice at a nearby restaurant - Trabaku Goiko Taberna - fabulous food and wine and delightful hospitality. Would highly recommend the farmhouse and the restaurant!