Top 10 Group Holiday Homes Near Bilbao for Large Gatherings
Ranking updated on 2026-10-18
Whether you are planning a milestone birthday, a multi-generational family reunion, a corporate seminar away from city noise or a wedding that deserves more than a hotel ballroom, the Basque Country offers a stage that is hard to match. Within about an hour and a half of Bilbao you find rolling green valleys, the UNESCO-listed Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, clifftop fishing villages above the Bay of Biscay and traditional Basque farmhouses — caseríos — converted into spacious group retreats. The architecture is solid and honest; the food culture, legendary. Groups who gather here almost always say the same thing: they should have come sooner.
Our selection currently lists 9 CasaGigas within roughly 100 km of Bilbao, with one available for instant online booking. Across the selection, the average listed capacity is 7 guests and the largest house sleeps up to 19; the average distance from Bilbao city centre sits at 21 km — close enough that most groups can pair a morning at the Guggenheim or the Mercado de la Ribera with long evenings back at the house. Travellers have left 969 verified reviews across all listed properties, pushing the average rating to 4.8 out of 5. The entry price starts at €37 per person per night, which makes a shared house genuinely competitive with hotel rooms once you add a private kitchen, a garden and the simple pleasure of being together.
Our ranking places online-bookable properties first because they offer the most direct path from interest to confirmed stay; within that tier and beyond, properties are ordered by their verified rating and volume of reviews, and hosts who relay the CasaGiga ranking on their own website help maintain the visibility that keeps their listing in place.
The area in numbers
The ranking
1CasaGiga 2755 (Bizkaia)
📍 Bizkaia, País Vasco · 32 km
👥 16 guests🏚️ Holiday cottageA 16-person holiday cottage in Bizkaia, 32 km from Bilbao, with 9 bedrooms spread across the property. It is the only CasaGiga in this zone available to book online instantly, making it a practical first choice for groups planning ahead. Rates start at €37 per person.
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2Urdaibai Km0
📍 Axpe-San Bartolome, País Vasco · 23 km
👥 12 guests4.9★ (113 reviews)🌳 EstateAn estate in Axpe-San Bartolome, 23 km from Bilbao, sleeping up to 12 guests. Its 4.9 rating across 113 reviews places it among the most consistently praised properties in this zone. Availability is managed directly with the host.
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3Ogoño Mendi landetxea
📍 Elantxobe, País Vasco · 28 km
👥 0 guests4.9★ (189 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageA holiday cottage in Elantxobe, 28 km from Bilbao, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating and 189 reviews — the most extensively reviewed property in this zone. That weight of guest feedback gives groups strong confidence before booking. Availability is confirmed directly with the host.
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4Casa Rural Oraindi
📍 Mungia, Euskadi · 13 km
👥 0 guests4.8★ (55 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageA holiday cottage in Mungia, just 13 km from Bilbao — one of the closest rural options to the city in this zone. Rated 4.8 from 55 reviews, it offers a well-regarded base for groups wanting easy access to the Basque capital. Booking is arranged directly with the host.
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5Amaloka Holiday Home
📍 El Cerro, País Vasco · 27 km
👥 12 guests4.8★ (123 reviews)🏠 HouseA house in El Cerro, 27 km from Bilbao, accommodating up to 12 guests. Its 4.8 rating held across 123 reviews reflects sustained guest satisfaction over many stays. Booking is arranged directly with the host rather than through an online platform.
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6Alojamiento Casa Rural Txokoetxe - Mungia, Bizkaia
📍 Mungia, Euskadi · 16 km
👥 0 guests4.9★ (117 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageA holiday cottage in Mungia, 16 km from Bilbao, rated 4.9 across 117 reviews — a score that places it among the very best in this zone. Its combination of proximity to Bilbao and near-perfect guest satisfaction makes it a consistent standout. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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7Casa Rural Pikatzaenea Baserria
📍 Bezi, Euskadi · 20 km
👥 19 guests4.6★ (101 reviews)🌻 Provencal farmhouseA Provencal-style farmhouse in Bezi, 20 km from Bilbao, with capacity for up to 19 guests — the largest property available in this zone. Its 4.6 rating across 101 reviews makes it a well-tested option for big groups needing generous space. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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8Villa Pepe Paz y Encanto Natural
📍 Villarán, Castilla y León · 57 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (58 reviews)🏡 VillaA villa set in Villarán, roughly 57 km from Bilbao, Villa Pepe Paz y Encanto Natural holds a perfect 5-star rating across 58 guest reviews — an unusually consistent record for a property of its type. Enquiries are handled directly with the owner rather than through online booking. A well-regarded option for groups seeking a natural retreat within reach of the Basque Country.
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9Caserío Urikosolo
📍 Bilbao, Euskadi · 2 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (21 reviews)🌻 Provencal farmhouseA Provencal-style farmhouse just 2 km from central Bilbao, offering rural character with near-immediate city access — a rare combination in this zone. It carries a perfect 5.0 rating across 21 reviews, making it the top-rated property here. Booking is arranged directly with the host.
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10Casa rural Tierra y Madera
📍 Barrio, Euskadi · 52 km
👥 20 guests4.9★ (118 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageCasa rural Tierra y Madera is a holiday cottage in Barrio, about 52 km from Bilbao, with capacity for up to 20 guests — the largest in this CasaGiga selection. With a 4.9 rating from 118 reviews, it ranks among the most consistently appreciated properties in the zone. Online booking is not available; contact the host directly.
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How to Choose the Right Group House Near Bilbao
The advertised capacity is not always the comfortable capacity. A house listed for 16 guests spread across 9 bedrooms — like CasaGiga 2755 in Ziortza-Bolibar — gives every couple or small sub-group their own room, which changes the feel of a stay entirely. Where bedroom counts are not published, ask the host directly before booking: the difference between 16 people sharing four rooms and 16 people across nine rooms is the difference between a stressful trip and a genuinely relaxed one.
Rural properties in the Basque Country take their neighbours seriously. Most caseríos and country estates sit within earshot of farms or hamlets, and noise curfews from 22:00 are standard — amplified outdoor music is rarely permitted. If your group includes children and the property has a pool, verify whether it is fenced and what supervision the host expects, as practice varies widely. Confirm both the noise policy and any pool-safety requirements in writing before you pay a deposit.
Bilbao is compact and most houses on this list sit between 13 and 32 km from the city centre — with Caserío Urikosolo just 2 km away. That said, public transport into the countryside thins out quickly beyond the metro area, so plan on renting vehicles or arranging a shared transfer, especially for evening arrivals. Groups flying into Bilbao Airport (BIO), roughly 12 km from the city, will find the onward drive to most properties takes under 40 minutes.
Most group houses in the Basque Country require a security deposit ranging from one night's rent to a flat sum of €300–€800, held against damages. Cancellation policies vary widely: some properties offer a full refund up to 30 days before arrival; others are strict from the moment of booking. Read the policy carefully before signing, and consider travel insurance for groups of ten or more. Minimum stays of two or three nights are typical, rising to four or five during peak periods such as Semana Grande.
By occasion
Birthday Celebrations
For a landmark birthday — a 40th, 50th or one that deserves a full weekend rather than a dinner — CasaGiga 2755 in Ziortza-Bolibar is the standout option: 16 beds across 9 bedrooms, bookable directly online, and set in quiet countryside south of the Urdaibai estuary. The valley is calm enough for long lunches and late conversations, and Bilbao is only 32 km away for anyone who wants a day in the city.
Wedding Parties and Pre-Wedding Weekends
Basque farmhouse estates lend themselves naturally to the days around a wedding — a place for the core family to gather before or after the ceremony, or a venue where a small celebration can unfold without hotel formality. Urdaibai Km0 in Axpe-San Bartolome, an estate rated 4.9 by 113 guests at the edge of a protected biosphere, and Casa Rural Pikatzaenea Baserria in Bezi, which holds up to 19 people, are both worth a direct enquiry.
Corporate Seminars and Team Retreats
A seminar works best when participants stop thinking about the office. Amaloka Holiday Home in El Cerro, rated 4.8 by 123 guests and accommodating up to 12 people, offers a relaxed setting where structured morning sessions can give way to walks or informal dinners. For larger teams, CasaGiga 2755 in Ziortza-Bolibar — 16 people, 9 bedrooms, bookable online — provides enough space for group work and quiet decompression in equal measure.
Family Reunions
Reuniting three generations under one roof calls for space, a proper kitchen and room to sit outside without crowding each other. Ogoño Mendi landetxea in Elantxobe, rated 4.9 by 189 guests and perched near the dramatic cliffs of Cabo Ogoño, delivers all of that plus sea air that makes children sleep well. Casa Rural Monte Baserria in Bolibar, with 250 reviews and a 4.5 average, is a well-worn family favourite further inland.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a group house near Bilbao for 20 people?+
The cheapest option in our selection starts at €37 per person per night. For a group of 20, that works out to around €740 per night for the whole house — often less than ten double hotel rooms in Bilbao. Prices vary by season, amenities and length of stay, so contact the host directly for a tailored quote.
Can we have a party or play loud music at these countryside houses?+
Most rural properties in the Basque Country enforce a noise curfew, typically from 22:00. Amplified outdoor music is rarely permitted. If your group plans to celebrate late, ask the host explicitly about noise rules and outdoor entertainment before booking. Some properties on private land are more flexible, but always get it confirmed in writing.
How does CasaGiga rank the houses near Bilbao?+
Online-bookable properties appear first because they let groups confirm a stay immediately. After that, listings are ranked by verified traveller rating and total number of reviews — a high average backed by many reviews carries the most weight. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website also contribute to maintaining their position.
How do I actually book one of these group houses?+
CasaGiga 2755 in Ziortza-Bolibar is the only property in this selection currently bookable online through CasaGiga. For all other houses, click through to the listing page and use the contact form or phone number to reach the host directly. Confirm availability, total price and house rules before paying any deposit.
Do we have to pay tourist tax when renting a rural house in the Basque Country?+
The Basque Country has introduced a regional tourist tax that applies to overnight stays, including rural accommodation. The rate is typically a few euros per person per night but varies by municipality. Ask your host to confirm the applicable amount when you receive your booking confirmation so there are no surprises on arrival.
Is there a minimum number of nights for group house rentals near Bilbao?+
Most properties require a minimum of two to three nights. During peak periods such as Semana Grande — Bilbao's August festival — and Spanish bank holiday weekends, minimums of four or five nights are common. Some hosts are flexible for last-minute low-season bookings; it is always worth asking directly.
What time is check-in and check-out at these houses?+
Standard check-in is usually between 15:00 and 18:00, with check-out by 11:00 or 12:00. Early arrivals and late departures can often be arranged directly with the host, especially mid-week. For large groups arriving from abroad, agree a specific check-in time in advance to avoid waiting with luggage outside a locked gate.
What should we do if the house we want is fully booked for our dates?+
Use the contact form on the listing page to ask the host about nearby dates or other properties they may manage. You can also browse the full CasaGiga selection for the Bilbao area — availability is updated nightly. For popular properties, asking to be added to a waiting list directly with the host is worth trying.
How this ranking is made
CasaGiga ranks group houses near Bilbao by placing instantly bookable properties first, then ordering the remainder by verified traveller rating and total review count, so the most accessible and most trusted options always appear at the top. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website contribute to the transparency of the system and help maintain their listing position.
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