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5 out of 5
A Typical Bask Villa, with garden, a wooden Sundeck, hammocks to chill outside.
The nearest surfspot and beach is within walking distance (700m).
JOYU SURFSHACK, has 5 rooms :
3 double with queen to size beds en to suite with shower, toilet and sink.
2 shared rooms with 4 comfortable and solid bunk beds.
Enjoy the garden, best chilling spot before or after a surf session.
A fresh, healthy and homemade breakfast is included, every morning from 7:30 to 9:30.
Also during your stay …
Feel free to use all common areas as you please !
Big living room with overhead projector.
Free use of our library and turntable
Enjoy the hammocks and lounges on the sun deck
Flowers and garden
Free tea & coffee all day
A small fridge for your drinks
Free WIFI
Other services can be booked and paid separately :
Delicious homemade cuisine (Lunch to Snacks and Diner)
Premium, hand shaped Surfboard rental.
Location
Bidart is a small village in the Bask Country, a jewell ;)
It has 7 beaches !!
The surf shack is only 10 minutes walking to the first beach.
Bidart itself is just next to Biarritz (5minutes by car), the European capital of surf !
The Spanish border is only 30 minutes away by car ! Public transport is good to get there for a day of shopping and fooding in the beautiful San Sebastian.
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Summary
Additional Fees:
Tourist tax is 0,83€ / pers / nightExtras:
Premium Boards rental (from fish to longboards) : 30€ / dayMovNat full outdoor workout - 90 minutes : 15€
Yoga class : 15€
Ayurvedic massage : 80€
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
You will share you room with 3 other travelers :
Your bed is equipped with curtains, so you have more privacy during your sleep ;)
You have acces to a private locker.
Each room has its own bathroom.
Also…
Feel free to use all common areas as you please !
Big living room with overhead projector.
Free use of our library and turntable
Enjoy the hammocks and lounges on the sun deck
Flowers and garden
Free tea & coffee all day
A small fridge for your drinks
Free WIFI
Other services can be booked and paid separately :
Delicious homemade cuisine (Lunch to Snacks and Diner)
Premium, hand shaped Surfboard rental.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
You will share you room with 3 other travelers :
Your bed is equipped with curtains, so you have more privacy during your sleep ;)
You have acces to a private locker.
Each room has its own bathroom.
Also…
Feel free to use all common areas as you please !
Big living room with overhead projector.
Free use of our library and turntable
Enjoy the hammocks and lounges on the sun deck
Flowers and garden
Free tea & coffee all day
A small fridge for your drinks
Free WIFI
Other services can be booked and paid separately :
Delicious homemade cuisine (Lunch to Snacks and Diner)
Premium, hand shaped Surfboard rental.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Queen size beds, high quality mattress.
En to suite with shower, toilet and sink.
Sheets, towels and delicious breakfast are included.
Feel free to use all common areas as you please !
Big living room with overhead projector.
Free use of our library and turntable
Enjoy the hammocks and lounges on the sun deck
Flowers and garden
Free tea & coffee all day
A small fridge for your drinks
Free WIFI
Other services can be booked and paid separately :
Delicious homemade cuisine (Lunch to Snacks and Diner)
Premium, hand shaped Surfboard rental.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Queen size beds, high quality mattress.
En to suite with shower, toilet and sink.
Sheets, towels and delicious breakfast are included.
Feel free to use all common areas as you please !
Big living room with overhead projector.
Free use of our library and turntable
Enjoy the hammocks and lounges on the sun deck
Flowers and garden
Free tea & coffee all day
A small fridge for your drinks
Free WIFI
Other services can be booked and paid separately :
Delicious homemade cuisine (Lunch to Snacks and Diner)
Premium, hand shaped Surfboard rental.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Queen size beds, high quality mattress.
En to suite with shower, toilet and sink.
Sheets, towels and delicious breakfast are included.
Feel free to use all common areas as you please !
Big living room with overhead projector.
Free use of our library and turntable
Enjoy the hammocks and lounges on the sun deck
Flowers and garden
Free tea & coffee all day
A small fridge for your drinks
Free WIFI
Other services can be booked and paid separately :
Delicious homemade cuisine (Lunch to Snacks and Diner)
Premium, hand shaped Surfboard rental.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Biarritz and they can be booked in the booking steps.
- Price for 1-4 people: €10
- - Nearest Airport: Biarritz
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 5
- - Time from Airport in a car: 10
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is a bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Surf Lessons we offer:
Surf Guide
More Spots … More Surf !
The Basque Country and surroundings are a paradise for all surfers !
With our experienced local guide you will discover a large variety of surf spots: from the most famous to the most wild and challenging. Depending on the weather and your wishes he will drive you to the best spots.
More than 50 spots are waiting for you, none further than 40 minutes!
Yoga
yoga studio 100m from the house
PARLEMENTIA
Level: Advanced
Between Bidart and Guethary this wave breaks on a rocky plateau. Parlamentia can be surfed at all tides and any swells. It is well known by the locals for its straight line and length and works even at big swells. Favoured by long boarders it was once the playground of a certain Miki Dora…
Erretegia
Level: Intermediate
a beach break just 15mn from the house with many different peaks. 2km of wild beach far from the touristic crowded beaches
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Biarritz lies in the centre of Europe's most epic surf coastline. Running from Seignosse/Hossegor & Capbreton to Hendaye on the French coast and into San Sebastian and Zarautz on the Spanish coast you will get to experience every kind of wave imaginable.
The flow of the Bay of Biscay means the water is warm up until the end of September, so wetsuits are optional!
The city has two main beaches, the Grand Plage and Cote des Basques. The Grand Plage is the town's beautiful chic beach overlooked by the casino and Hotel du Palais. It can produce some excellent hollow waves.
On the south side of town is La Côte des Basques, one of Europe's best beginner beaches and a perfect place to base yourself on a Biarritz surf holiday. The beach is more sheltered than most of the other beaches which means beginners and longboarders can enjoy really nice mellow rides. The beach continues south and has many surfable peaks.
Both beaches host different European and World surf contests, the highlight being the Biarritz Surf Festival in July.
A km north is Anglet's stretch of beaches. You check from the road above which spot is working - some great bodyboard spots also and numerous jetties help shape the banks.
A few kms south is Ilbarritz, great place to find some hidden spots. Keep exploring south and you will come across some great beginner spots like Hendaye, and for the more experienced the pointbreak Lafitenia (beside Quiksilvers European headquarters) and the reef breaks around Guethary such as Avalanche and Les Alcyons.
The famous Belharra big wave lies 2kms off the coast from nearby St.Jean de Luz. It was made famous in 2003 when locals shocked the world by riding its 66ft peak!
Come Surf Biarritz with us…
PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due to the property 15 days before arrival. The Property will contact you to collect payment. If you book within this 15 days then the property will contact you shortly after you book to collect the balance.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancel anytime up to 30 days before travelling and you will be refunded the balance.
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- Host: JO & YU
August 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
Spent a great week at Joyu, great place with a great, friendly atmosphere and very conveniently located close to a lot of surf spots and to all convenience. I took the full board “surf guiding” package and it was awesome, Geoffrey made sure to take us to the right surf spots, at the right tides and away from crowds, while Jutta kept us full with delicious and healthy meals. Can’t wait to go back!
How were the surf lessons?
Spent a great week at Joyu, great place with a great, friendly atmosphere and very conveniently located close to a lot of surf spots and to all convenience. I took the full board “surf guiding” package and it was awesome, Geoffrey made sure to take us to the right surf spots, at the right tides and away from crowds, while Jutta kept us full with delicious and healthy meals. Can’t wait to go back!
August 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
Du surf à foison, des plats délicieux (concocter par la Chef Juta tous les jours avec des produits frais), une ambiance comme à la maison, de belles rencontres et des paysages qui donnent envie de rester! Allé chez Jo et Juta au risque de vouloir y revenir plus vite que prévu... ;)
How were the surf lessons?
Du surf à foison, des plats délicieux (concocter par la Chef Juta tous les jours avec des produits frais), une ambiance comme à la maison, de belles rencontres et des paysages qui donnent envie de rester! Allé chez Jo et Juta au risque de vouloir y revenir plus vite que prévu... ;)
June 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
j'ai passé un super séjour chez JOYU, tout est pensé pour qu'on s'y sente bien!!! pour commencer les proprios sont vraiment attentionnés et disponibles pour que le séjour se passe bien! on mange bien, on surf bien, on dort bien. A dispo une bibliothèque avec de la littérature surf et sport de qualité! les planches de location sont très très bonnes loin des classiques que vous trouverez en shop et ca c'est très cool de pouvoir essayer des planches de caractère!!!! l'ambiance de la maison est top, bercée par le délicieux son des Cabasses du salon et la selection musicale de MC Jo!! les petits plats de Yu sont top (sa brioche dorée au four est completement dingue)
bref allez y les yeux fermés !! merci encore et j'espère à très vite!
How were the surf lessons?
j'ai passé un super séjour chez JOYU, tout est pensé pour qu'on s'y sente bien!!! pour commencer les proprios sont vraiment attentionnés et disponibles pour que le séjour se passe bien! on mange bien, on surf bien, on dort bien. A dispo une bibliothèque avec de la littérature surf et sport de qualité! les planches de location sont très très bonnes loin des classiques que vous trouverez en shop et ca c'est très cool de pouvoir essayer des planches de caractère!!!! l'ambiance de la maison est top, bercée par le délicieux son des Cabasses du salon et la selection musicale de MC Jo!! les petits plats de Yu sont top (sa brioche dorée au four est completement dingue)
bref allez y les yeux fermés !! merci encore et j'espère à très vite!
June 2019
Travelled with friends
How did you like the accommodation?
Jo and Jutta have a really cool place and make the most delicious food. They’re a quick walk to the beach and there’s a nice backyard to chill in. Definitely worth a visit
How were the surf lessons?
Jo and Jutta have a really cool place and make the most delicious food. They’re a quick walk to the beach and there’s a nice backyard to chill in. Definitely worth a visit
May 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
Joyu, c’est une magnifique maison basque tenue par Geoffrey et Jutta qui vous accueillent chaleureusement et qui sont aux petits soins tout au long de votre séjour.
Ce sont des chambres et SDB tout confort (double ou dortoirs) où l’on dort comme des bébés.
Ce sont des espaces de vie où l’on se sent comme à la maison, grâce à une deco qui vous plonge dans une atmosphère surf ambiance Californie, et vous fait breaker totalement.
Ce sont des surftrips en petit comité avec Geoffrey, des vrais, comme on en n’a jamais fait ailleurs: on sillonne le pays basque les planches sur le toit de la Jojo mobile, et on découvre les plus beaux spots du coin. Geoffrey saura trouver le spot idéal en fonction de votre niveau et des conditions (et quelques « secret spots » en surprise
How were the surf lessons?
Joyu, c’est une magnifique maison basque tenue par Geoffrey et Jutta qui vous accueillent chaleureusement et qui sont aux petits soins tout au long de votre séjour.
Ce sont des chambres et SDB tout confort (double ou dortoirs) où l’on dort comme des bébés.
Ce sont des espaces de vie où l’on se sent comme à la maison, grâce à une deco qui vous plonge dans une atmosphère surf ambiance Californie, et vous fait breaker totalement.
Ce sont des surftrips en petit comité avec Geoffrey, des vrais, comme on en n’a jamais fait ailleurs: on sillonne le pays basque les planches sur le toit de la Jojo mobile, et on découvre les plus beaux spots du coin. Geoffrey saura trouver le spot idéal en fonction de votre niveau et des conditions (et quelques « secret spots » en surprise