Apartment
Gîte in the heart of the Basque Country on a working farm
Family-friendly apartment in Helette
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 60 sq m
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Xistela, 530 Xistelako bidea, Helette, 64640
- Grottes d'Isturitz et d'Oxocelhaya15 min drive
- St-Jean-Pied-de-Port Citadel28 min drive
- Cote des Basques46 min drive
- San Sebastian (EAS)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gîte in the heart of the Basque Country on a working farm
Family-friendly apartment in Helette
Along with laundry facilities, this apartment building has a garden and barbecues. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a TV. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Bathrooms include a shower. This Helette apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property manager
Marie-Jeanne Larraburu
Languages
French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Helette
Located in Helette, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. St-Jean-Pied-de-Port Citadel and Witch Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grottes d'Isturitz et d'Oxocelhaya and Le Pas de Roland. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquazone and Bid'a Parc. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Helette
What's nearby
- Grottes d'Isturitz et d'Oxocelhaya - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
- Le Pas de Roland - 21 min drive - 17.9 km
- St-Jean-Pied-de-Port Citadel - 28 min drive - 26.0 km
- Grand Beach - 45 min drive - 43.9 km
- Cote des Basques - 46 min drive - 44.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Xuriatea - 14 min drive
- Etchebarne - 9 min drive
- Hôtel Restaurant du Trinquet - 13 min drive
- Bar Restaurant Auxotea - 16 min drive
- Pizzeria Coulis et Chocolat - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean-claude D.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visite de la région
Jean-claude D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
isabelle v.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
isabelle v.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Delphine M.
2 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Séjour
Delphine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
ginette l.
4 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très bon séjour
ginette l.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Sylvain C.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gite tranqille
Sylvain C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
pascal m.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour d ete
pascal m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
ALINE R.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour agréable
ALINE R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Monique G.
14 November 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cool
Monique G.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurent P., L'Aiguillon sur Mer
28 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
simple et agréable
Laurent P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Veronique P.
2 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Veronique P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Céline B.
13 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chaleureux - Accueillant
Céline B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Delphine C.
20 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bien situé pour des vacances paisibles et randonnées
Delphine C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Bruno D.
9 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authenticité
Bruno D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yves D.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Au pays basque
Yves D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
nicolas c.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour à Helette
nicolas c.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
VITO B.
5 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien
VITO B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
LYDIE C.
9 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très sympa
LYDIE C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
C B.
28 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Repos loin des foules
C B.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Annie T.
26 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
le calme de la campagne avec des propriétaires adorables !
Annie T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Roland C.
16 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terre Basque
Roland C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Josu P.
8 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout était bien
Josu P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
4/10 Poor
Antoine D.
4 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Bel endroit
Antoine D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thierry B.
27 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour magnifique
Thierry B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
daniel b.
7 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super appartement. Environnement idyllique et surtout accueil très chaleureux des propriétaires 👍
daniel b.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Marie-Jeanne Larraburu

Languages:
French
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