Sea&Mountain Retreat in Hondarribia

A newly finished independent loft apartment in a restored Basque country house near Hondarribia. Private entrance, parking, full stainless-steel kitchen, mezzanine bedroom, garden, pool and 11,000 m² of land, 20 km from San Sebastián and Biarritz.

Our home is a restored Basque country house in the countryside of Hondarribia, between the Basque coast, Jaizkibel and the French border. Within the property, we offer a newly finished independent loft apartment with its own private entrance and parking.

The apartment is arranged as an open living space with a complete stainless-steel kitchen, a circular dining table, a built-in sofa area, a mezzanine suite bedroom with double bed and a bathroom with walk-in shower. The atmosphere is calm, direct and material: wood, mineral surfaces, stainless steel, natural light and soft neutral tones.

The apartment is designed mainly for two guests, with the possibility of welcoming a baby or child on request. Guests can enjoy the garden, the new swimming pool, outdoor areas, barbecue, laundry facilities and the 11,000 m² of land surrounding the house.

The house has been restored with a strong focus on natural materials, light, comfort and landscape. Hemp-lime, wood, stone, ceramic and stainless steel are part of the wider atmosphere, creating a warm, quiet and healthy place to stay, close to the sea and surrounded by green countryside.

The location is one of the main qualities of the stay. Hondarribia centre, shops and supermarkets are 2.5 km away. San Sebastián Airport is 3 km away, San Sebastián is 20 km away and Biarritz is also 20 km away. The French Basque coast, Jaizkibel, beaches, restaurants, cycling routes and mountain walks are all very easy to reach.

Less than 1 km from the house is Laia Restaurant, ranked No. 3 in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2025. The oxen linked to Laia graze within our own land, connecting the stay to the food culture, farming landscape and quiet rhythm of Hondarribia.

We live and work within the property, so the apartment is ideal for guests who appreciate design, nature, calm and respectful use of the space. Private family and working areas are not accessible to guests.

THE SPACE
The apartment is an independent loft within a restored Basque country house. It has a private entrance, its own parking space and a complete kitchen.

The main room combines kitchen, dining and living area in one open space. The kitchen is finished in stainless steel and designed for real use. A circular table anchors the room, while the built-in sofa creates a calm area for reading, resting or planning the day.

The bedroom is located on a mezzanine level, with a double bed and a quiet suite atmosphere under the roof. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a clean, functional layout.

The apartment works best for two adults. A baby or child can be considered on request.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to:

Private apartment
Private entrance
Private parking
Full kitchen
Living area
Mezzanine bedroom
Bathroom with walk-in shower
Garden
Swimming pool
Outdoor areas
Barbecue
Laundry facilities
11,000 m² property

Private family and working areas are not accessible to guests.

OUTDOOR AREAS
Guests can enjoy the garden, the new swimming pool and the outdoor areas around the apartment. The property sits within 11,000 m² of green land in the Hondarribia countryside, surrounded by trees, open fields and views towards the wider landscape.

The outdoor areas are part of our family home, so we ask guests to use them with care and respect.

LOCATION
The house is located in the Hondarribia countryside, close to the sea, Jaizkibel and the French border.

Hondarribia centre: 2.5 km
Supermarket: 2.5 km
San Sebastián Airport: 3 km
San Sebastián: 20 km
Biarritz: 20 km
Laia Erretegia: less than 1 km
French Basque Coast: easy day trip
Jaizkibel: close by for walks, views and cycling routes

It is a strong base for discovering Hondarribia, San Sebastián, Biarritz, the French Basque Country, local food, beaches, architecture and coastal villages.

NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION
The area combines countryside, coast and gastronomy. The house sits in a quiet rural setting, while Hondarribia centre, the harbour, shops, restaurants and supermarkets are only 2.5 km away.

San Sebastián and Biarritz are both around 20 km away, making the apartment a practical base for exploring both sides of the Basque coast. The French border is very close, and day trips to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Guéthary, Bayonne or the wider French Basque Country are easy.

The immediate landscape is part of the experience: green fields, trees, Jaizkibel, quiet roads and the presence of Laia Erretegia nearby, one of the most respected grill restaurants in Europe.

AMENITIES
Private entrance
Private parking
Full kitchen
Stainless-steel kitchen
Fridge
Induction hob
Sink
Cooking basics
Dining table
Living area
Built-in sofa
Double bed
Mezzanine bedroom
Bathroom with walk-in shower
Garden
Swimming pool
Outdoor dining area
Barbecue
Washing machine
11,000 m² property
Countryside setting
Near the sea
Near San Sebastián
Near Biarritz

SUITABILITY
Best suited for:
Couples
Solo travellers
Design and architecture lovers
Food travellers
Slow travel
Workation stays
Couples with baby or child on request

Please note:
The bedroom is located on a mezzanine level and is accessed by stairs.
The apartment is part of our family home.
Private family and working areas are not accessible to guests.
Pets are not generally accepted. We can consider specific cases before booking.

HOUSE RULES
No smoking inside the apartment.
No parties or events.
Respectful use of the apartment, garden and pool area.
Quiet hours after 22:00.
Private family and working areas are not accessible to guests.
Pets only with prior written approval.
The mezzanine bedroom requires care with young children.
Please leave the apartment in the same condition in which you found it.

CUSTOM HOUSE RULES — SHORT VERSION
Private family and working areas are not accessible to guests.
Pets only with prior written approval.
Mezzanine bedroom: children need supervision.

HOST INTRODUCTION
A family living in a restored Basque country house near Hondarribia. Our background is in design, interior architecture and visual culture, and our home reflects our way of living: natural materials, landscape, light and everyday comfort.

We welcome guests who appreciate architecture, nature, calm places and respectful travel. The apartment is independent, but it belongs to our family home, so we ask guests to enjoy it with care.

WHY STAY HERE?
Stay here if you are looking for a quiet, well-designed base in the Basque Country: close to Hondarribia, San Sebastián, Biarritz and the French border, but surrounded by countryside, land, natural materials and a slower rhythm.

Main living space
Open loft apartment with stainless-steel kitchen, circular table and mezzanine bedroom.

Kitchen
A complete stainless-steel kitchen designed for real everyday use.

Living area
Built-in sofa area for reading, resting or planning the day.

Mezzanine bedroom
Double bed on the mezzanine level, under the roof structure.

Bathroom
Bathroom with walk-in shower and a clean, functional layout.

Garden
Outdoor areas and green land surrounding the house.

Swimming pool
New swimming pool available for guests.

Landscape
11,000 m² of countryside around the house.

Local food context
Less than 1 km from Laia Erretegia Restaurant, ranked No. 3 in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2025.