Garai Etxea. Rural Farmhouse 15 min. from Bilbao

Located in the mountains, this welcoming vacation home lets you experience it all in Arrankudiaga. Jump into your car and make short work of the 18-minute drive to San Mames Stadium or the 20-minute drive to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (and enjoy the property's convenient covered onsite parking in the meantime). If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Arrankudiaga Station, a short 11-minute walk away.

Relax in the hot tub or sip a drink in the garden of this 3477-sq-ft vacation home, which also offers a deck or patio. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

A living room and a dining area are featured at this 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, a microwave, and cookware. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.