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Mountain and Sea, The Basque Country

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Property grounds
Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mountain and Sea, The Basque Country

Auzo-eskola zaharra guztiz 2017an, berriztatua, mendi tonttorr zoragarri bat kokatuta eta arte zaharrez inguratua.
Bi kilometrotara dago Lekeitio-tik eta Bizkaia-ko golkoaren bista ederrak ditu.

Etxeak, lehen solairuan, gela haundi baten ditu batera sukaldea, jantokia eta saloia eta bi logel eta bainu bat; bigarren pisuan mezanin bat, logeala eta komun bear bat ditu.
Kampoan terrace bat hegoruntz eta Read artibaiko mendiruntz begira dauka.

Bear leku approposoa da sendi edo lagun talde batentzako, naturaz (itsasoa eta mendia) gozatzeko edo lasai Euskalherriaren altxorak aurkitzeko.

ONGI ETORRI!

Former Basque rural school completely rehabilitated in 2017.
Located on a magical hill surrounded by centuries-old oaks, two kilometers from the fishing village of Lekeitio and overlooking the Bay of Biscay.
The house has a living room-dining room-open kitchen and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. On the second floor there is a mezzanine bedroom and a bathroom. Outside it enjoys a south-facing terrace overlooking the mountains of Lea-Artibai.

It is a perfect place for a family or group of friends who wants to enjoy nature (sea and mountains) and to discover the charms of Euskal Herria.

ONGI ETORRI!

Old Basque country school completely rehabilitated in 2017. Located on a magical hill surrounded by centenarian evergreen oaks, only two kilometers away from the fishing village of Lekeitio and overlooking the Gulf of Biscay.
The house has an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor. And on the first floor a mezzanine, a bedroom and a bathroom. It has a south-facing terrace overlooking the Lea-Artibai Mountains.
This is a perfect place for a family or group of friends who want to enjoy nature (sea and mountain) and discover the treasures of the Basque Country.

ONGI ETORRI!

Property manager

Anne Stokken

Languages

English, Norwegian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number EBI00275

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Eskola 87, The Basque Country Cottage
Eskola 87, The Basque Country Ispaster
Eskola 87, The Basque Country Cottage Ispaster

About the neighborhood

Map
Gardata Artika (Bizkaia), Basque Country

What's nearby

  • Santa Catalina Lighthouse - 5 min drive
  • Isuntza hondartza - 11 min drive
  • Lekeitio Beach - 13 min drive
  • Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve - 25 min drive
  • Bosque Encantado de Oma - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Zarautz Station - 46 min drive
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mantxua - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Txangurru taberna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lumentza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Egaña - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mesón Arropain - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain and Sea, The Basque Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain and Sea, The Basque Country?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain and Sea, The Basque Country?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Mountain and Sea, The Basque Country located?

This family-friendly Ispaster cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Basilica of La Asuncion de Santa Maria, Isuntza hondartza, and Karraspio Txiki. Bay of Biscay and Santa Catalina Chapel are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Mountain and Sea, The Basque Country Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot for a holiday!
Loved the rebuilt one room school house. Great location between Bilbao and San Sebastián. Lots to do in the local area as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Wonderful stay at Anne's property! Had a great time, very relaxing and the property is just beautiful. Owners also super nice and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable home in Basque Country
We travelled throughout France and Spain this trip and saw and did many memorable things but this is the place I’ll dream of coming back to. Beautiful home, lots to do in the area (although I particularly loved doing nothing at all!). Anne was very welcoming and everything was easy. Don’t hesitate to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house, beautiful surroundings and amiable landlords
Such a nice region with pleasant people and great food; nothing that we have missed...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Fabulous stay
Wonderful views, spotless and beautifully renovated accommodation. Very comfortable, quiet and relaxing. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marion L., Nijmegen, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfortable and fantastic!
Also the location is very good: nearby Lekeitio! Harber, bars, restaurants and stores. The owners are very friendly and helpful!!! It was our second time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coming home
We loved the old school building renovated with an eye for detail and all modern comfort. The location is great, half an hour's walk from the beach. Lekeitio is a pleasant town. A wonderful base to get to know the Basque nature and culture. Anne and Kerman are very hospitable and were always available if necessary. We enjoyed our moments together...their stories and hospitality !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire p.

Wonderful and comfortable house by the sea
The place is wonderful, the house comfortable and fully equiped, Anne and her husband so kind and welcoming. Our stay was perfect and this house is one of the best we ever rented. Lots of things to do and visit around. Perfect holidays !! Thanks Anne.

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in a wonderful part of the Basque country
We loved to stay in this charming spacious old school house. It has so much atmosphere and was extremely well equipped with really everything you might need. Anne and her husband were very helpful and so welcoming. The scenery and the view from the terrace is wonderful. We appreciated our stay very much and would love to return. Eskerrik asko!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helmut O., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in the Basque Country
We had a great time there. What a beautiful house in a wonderful environment. There are a lot of things to discover. Thank you very much Anne for the nice hospitality. Greetings from Germany Nicole, Hannah, Emma and Helmut
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P., St Germain en Laye , France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Lekeitio
Our family had a wonderful time. Anna and Kerman who live near the house have been very welcoming. The house has been recently renovated, is well appointed, and is very clean. Our kids age 8 to 11 enjoyed the garden very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dominique H.

Wonderful stay in Eskola 87!
We felt directly like home in this old Basque school renovated with a combination of authenticity (wood and stone) and modernity (brand new appliances), giving a feeling of space and light even on a cloudy day. Anne was a perfect host, attentive and available when needed. We highly recommend Eskola 87 for a stay in the heart of Basque country!

10/10 Excellent

Kismet A.

Picturesque
Beautiful home in a wonderful setting. The house had everything we needed and plenty of room. A tad tricky to find but with GPS and the great hostess, it’s worth it. Many thanks!! Our first choice in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We were very happy with this beautiful house in a beautiful area and we enjoyed ourselves immensely in Basque Country. So glad we chose to visit this area. Ann is a great host and she grows the best tomatoes! I’d recommend this house to all. Bonnie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basques, beaches, beauty
We had a great stay at Anne and Keramon's beautifully converted schoolhouse. It's a great open space for a family, super clean, bbq and a cool terrace for relaxing. The location above Lekeitio, which has a great beach and loads to do, is handy for getting to lots of cool places in this part of the basque country. Finally, Anne and Keramon are great hosts, offering lots of really friendly help and advice. Go!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue Vickers-Thompson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll stay for longer next time!
This is a joy of a place - 2km from the sea & surrounded by hills, coast, fishing villages & historic towns with museums & the Guggenheim, fully equipped with everything you could ask for & with Anne, who couldn't have done more.The first time we've stayed in Spain, apart from with family in Barcelona & quite one of the best cottages we've had anywhere.The Basque region is a very special place - we will definitely be returning in the not too distant future! Thanks, Anne!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger W., Dorchester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back to school
We loved staying in this charming renovated rural school. It had lots of atmosphere and was extremely well appointed with everything you might need. Anne and her husband were very helpful and welcoming. We appreciated their efforts to consider the environment, all very thoughtful. The surrounding area offered things to interest everyone. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bertus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super holidat
The place is fantastic. There were six of us and the beautiful house offered living space, coolness and is fully equipped. The location is great as is the view. Relax at the house, swim in the sea, have drinks and snacks in beautiful and friendly Lekeitio or take (mountain) walks. Everything within short (walking) distance. Bilbao is only an hour away. In short, a great place with very hospitable and friendly owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus und Christiane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Lekeitio
The house is situated on small hill overlooking Lekeitio, parts of the Basque coastline and the surrounding valleys and hills - the surroundings are silent and it takes a fifteen minute walk to Lekeitio centre. The old school-house is very nicely restored and the interior, exterior and equipment lacks absolutely nothing. Anne and her partner had been warmly welcoming and helpful hosts to us. Everything has contributed to wonderful holidays on the Basque coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible underestimated location
The house itself is already nice with all furnitures. The surroundings are also beautiful and quiet. Owners are welcoming . Lekeitio itself is just incredible. Extremely authentic. 2 nice beaches. One island accessible at low tide. One clean river to cross to access one of the beach. Old city to be discovered. No cars in city center. Small harbor. Anti jet-set atmosphere. And only one hour drive from Bilbao... Wonderful for those looking for authenticity....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carola P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
We enjoyed so much. The house is amazing and unique. There are a lot of things to do around this place. We never felt boring. A special thank to our hosts. They are so hospitable and helpful!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christof K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sensationell
Diese liebevoll und sehr geschmackvoll gestaltete alte Schule ist ein echtes Highlight. So eine klug ausgestattete Küche hatten wir in vielleicht 30 Ferienwohnungen noch nie! Das Haus ist geräumig, hat Orte um sich zurückzuziehen, zwei Badezimmer, zwei Sofas, viel Platz und alles was man sich wünschen kann. Der Empfang durch das norwegisch-baskische Paar ist warmherzig, die beiden sind sehr hilfsbereit und geben Tips und das Fischerdorf ist sher charmant. Ein echter Geheimtip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans Martin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumurlaub in einem ganz besonderen Haus
Wir haben die 14 Tage in der ehemaligen, toll restaurierten und hervorragend ausgestatteten Dorfschule genossen. Es war ein besonderes Erlebnis, sich in diesen großzügigen Räumen zu bewegen. Die Ausstattung in allen Bereichen war von sehr guter und geschmackvoller Qualität. Der Blick in die Landschaft aus den großen Fenstern und von der Terrasse aus auf die Hügel war idyllisch. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig, da die Straße unterhalb kaum befahren wird. Die Vermieter, die nebenan wohnen, sind ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit. Was uns an der Gegend besonders gefallen hat, ist das Nebeneinander von Landschaften wie im Schwarzwald oder im Allgäu mit Häusern, die an die Alpenregion erinnern und der Steilküste mit Strandabschnitten am Atlantik. Berge und Meer an einem Ort.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Unterkunft
Die Unterkunft liegt sehr schön, die Vermieter wohnen nebenan und sind sehr sympathisch, zuvorkommend, nett, diskret und immer hilfsbereit sofern man Hilfe braucht. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabuleux séjour
Après un premier séjour magnifique, c'est avec un plaisir renouvelé que nous avons retrouvé l'Eskola. Merci à Anne et son compagnon pour leur accueil chaleureux !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024