If you are lucky enough to stay in a property owned or managed by Rosa or Joel, don’t think twice, just lease it! Rosa and Joel create a memory from the beginning with a wine and chocolate welcoming gift until you say goodbye with two kisses on your cheeks. My daughters and I were fortunate enough to stay in their spacious Atico apartment this summer. Our stay was a month long in Donostia. So comfort, safety and location were paramount for me as a single summer parent. And the Atico apartment met all of these conditions. Although the Atico apartment has only 1 master bedroom, there are two twin beds snuggled in the alcoves off a very spacious family room. There is a couch that serves as a partition, and it provided enough privacy and space for my girls with their books and toys. Also, off the family room is a lovely balcony with a bistro table and chairs. This balcony is a great place to start the day with a cup of coffee or a great way to end the day with a glass of wine. The apartment is also filled with light from all sides, as well as shutters that provide you with coolness and quietness in the summer. The master bedroom has a generous amount of storage with a dresser and a walk in closet (that stored 4 pieces of American luggage) and two night tables for reading in bed. We found that the Atico kitchen was well equipped and modern. A table in the kitchen easily sits up to 6 people and served as a space for an informal Spanish dinner/cooking party one evening. Thanks to Rosa! Outside the Atico apartment the grounds are complete with a swing set and toys, which my 9 and 11 year olds enjoyed, as well as, a picnic table. The area is grassy and completely gated and secure. Part of the Atico’s attraction for us was its location. The apartment is located in a neighborhood outside of the hustle of the main part of Donostia. However, it is close enough to walk to the Zurrola beach in 20 minutes or to catch any number of frequent buses to the old town in 7 minutes. Rosa and Joel also helped us navigate the bus routes, which frequent a stop only a half block from the apartment. In addition, they were kind enough to provide us with a bus card that was easily reloaded at any of the town’s tobacco shops. This assistance proved invaluable and was well appreciated. Not only were they helpful once we were in Donosita, they answered all of our questions and concerns prior to arriving promptly and professionally; which put us at ease so we could enjoy our