Casa Rural Arboliz

Perched on the Biscay coast in rural Ibarranguelua, this country house sits inside the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and is a short drive from Laga and Laida beaches. Bilbao and the airport are roughly 45 minutes away, so you get seaside calm without losing city access.

Six individually decorated guestrooms mix premium bedding and down comforters with flat-screen TVs and espresso makers; many rooms open onto terraces with countryside and sea glimpses. Downstairs feels social — a living room with a fireplace, a fully equipped communal kitchen, and a dining terrace with barbecue. Garden furniture and ample on-site parking make it easy to sunbathe, relax, and unpack your car; children over 5 are accepted.

Enjoy terraces and a garden with sea views, a cozy lobby fireplace, picnic and barbecue areas, a solarium and a small library. Ping-pong and nearby diving options keep things active, while tour/ticket assistance helps you explore the Biosphere Reserve and nearby castles.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The property also offers express check-out, luggage storage, laundry facilities and free self parking.

Start the day with a continental breakfast served daily (morning hours noted on arrival) and cook in the shared kitchen when you please. There’s a terrace barbecue for evening grills and access to several beach bars nearby for casual drinks and bites.