Top 10 Group Holiday Homes Near San Sebastián

Ranking updated on 2026-10-09

San Sebastián and its surrounding Basque and Navarrese countryside rank among the most exciting destinations in Europe for large-group getaways. Whether you are planning a milestone birthday for thirty friends, a destination wedding weekend, a corporate off-site or a sprawling family reunion spanning three generations, this corner of the Bay of Biscay delivers on every front: world-class pintxos and Michelin-starred restaurants, a dramatic coastline of surf breaks and sheltered coves, deep green mountain valleys, and a culture that genuinely celebrates the art of gathering around a table. The hinterland stretches south through the valleys of Navarre — Lekunberri, the Baztán valley, the edges of the Irati forest — offering progressively wilder landscapes while staying within easy reach of the city. The region's deep casa rural tradition means that group houses here are built for exactly this purpose: large communal kitchens, long dining tables, wood-burning hearths and terraces designed for late evenings with friends.

CasaGiga currently lists 10 properties in the San Sebastián zone, with an average capacity of 7 guests per property and a maximum of 28; houses sit on average just 37 km from the city centre — comfortably within 1 h 30 of driving for most groups. Across all listings, guests have left 1,819 reviews, yielding an average rating of 4.8 out of 5. Pricing per person is not yet displayed for this zone; contact individual hosts directly for quotes tailored to your group size and dates.

Houses are ranked by online bookability first, then by a combined score of average guest rating and review volume; hosts who actively feature the CasaGiga ranking on their own website are given a seat-holding advantage at equal scores, recognising the partners who help travellers discover these properties.

group stays listed

guests on average

3150

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4.8/5

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The ranking

1
Kanpoeder Landetxea Donostian
📍 Donostia / San Sebastián, Euskadi · 4 km
👥 10 guests4.8★ (262 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A holiday cottage for up to 10 guests, set just 4 km from San Sebastián city centre. With a 4.8 rating across 262 reviews, it is one of the most consistently praised CasaGigas in this zone. Contact the host directly to check availability and secure your dates.
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Iturritxo Landetxea Donostia
📍 Donostia / San Sebastián, Euskadi · 5 km
👥 0 guests4.8★ (146 reviews)🌻 Provencal farmhouse
A Provençal farmhouse just 5 km from San Sebastián, combining rural character with quick access to the city. Guests consistently rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 146 reviews, reflecting a reliable and well-regarded stay. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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3
Casa rural Mokorrea
📍 Echalar, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 29 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (63 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Casa rural Mokorrea is a holiday cottage tucked into Echalar, roughly 29 km from San Sebastián. It carries a perfect 5.0 rating earned across 63 guest reviews — an unusually clean track record for a rural property. Online booking is not available, so reaching out directly is the way to secure dates.
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4
Casa Rural ITURBURU
📍 Lekunberri, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 35 km
👥 12 guests5.0★ (191 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A holiday cottage in Lekunberri, 35 km from San Sebastián, with 7 bedrooms sleeping up to 12 guests. It carries a perfect 5-star rating from 191 reviews, making it the top-rated CasaGiga in this zone. Contact the host directly to arrange your stay.
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Casa rural Baztan - Gamiokoborda Landetxea
📍 Ziga, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 41 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (78 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A holiday cottage in Ziga, a quiet village in the Baztan valley around 41 km from San Sebastián. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 78 guest reviews — a rare score in this region. Bookings are arranged directly with the property; online reservation is not available.
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6
Casa Rural Gure Txokoa
📍 Ollo, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 51 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (74 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Casa Rural Gure Txokoa is a holiday cottage in Ollo, roughly 51 km from San Sebastián — comfortably within an hour and a half of the city. It carries a perfect 5.0 rating from 74 reviews, making it one of the top-rated CasaGigas in the zone. Online booking is not available; reach out directly to check availability.
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7
Casa Rural Zapalegui
📍 Zabalegui, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 73 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (99 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A perfect-score holiday cottage in Zabalegui, around 73 km from San Sebastián — at the outer edge of the zone but backed by a flawless 5.0 rating across 99 reviews. It stands out as one of the highest-rated CasaGigas in the area. Reach out directly to check dates, as online booking is not yet active.
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8
Haizegu Landetxea
📍 Azkilarrea, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 25 km
👥 12 guests4.9★ (77 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Set in Azkilarrea, 25 km from San Sebastián, Haizegu Landetxea is a holiday cottage that sleeps up to 12 guests. It carries a 4.9 rating from 77 reviews, placing it among the most consistently appreciated CasaGigas in the zone. Enquiries and bookings are handled directly with the host.
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9
Xenborda baserria Landetxea
📍 Arantza, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 26 km
👥 0 guests4.9★ (59 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Xenborda baserria Landetxea is a holiday cottage in Arantza, around 26 km from San Sebastián. It carries a 4.9 rating from 59 reviews, pointing to consistently high guest satisfaction across visits. Online booking is not available, so you'll need to contact the property directly to check availability and arrange your stay.
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Casa Rural GureLur
📍 Sunbilla, Comunidad Foral de Navarra · 30 km
👥 10 guests4.9★ (75 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Casa Rural GureLur is a holiday cottage in Sunbilla, 30 km from San Sebastián, suited to groups of up to 10. A 4.9 rating across 75 reviews reflects steady guest satisfaction over time. Bookings are arranged directly with the property — online reservation is not available.
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How to Choose the Right Group House Near San Sebastián

Headline capacity figures do not always tell the whole story. A property listed for 12 guests with only 4 bedrooms may rely on sofa beds or fold-out mattresses for the remaining slots, which matters far less for a stag party than for elderly grandparents. Always ask the host exactly how many proper beds exist, how many bathrooms serve each floor, and whether the dining table seats everyone at once. For the largest parties, Casa Unzué in Monreal accommodates up to 28 guests and is worth confirming bed configuration before booking.

The Basque Country and Navarre enforce strict regulations around noise and late-night gatherings in rural properties. Most houses impose a curfew — typically 23:00 or midnight — and the rural character of many villages means neighbours are close even when the house feels isolated. If a lively celebration is your priority, discuss this frankly with the host before signing any contract. Established houses such as Barazar Landa-etxea, which has accumulated over 400 reviews, often publish detailed house rules you can consult before committing.

If the property has a pool, verify it is fenced or gated and ask whether regional regulations require a lifeguard for groups above a certain size. Children add another layer of scrutiny: check depth, pool lighting and whether the host permits inflatables. Pool heating is rarely included in the base price in northern Spain — the Atlantic climate makes it worth asking, especially for bookings in May, June or September when air temperatures can be mild but water stays cool.

Most properties in this zone are 20–80 km from San Sebastián, making a designated driver or hired minibus the most practical solution for city evenings. Deposits typically run 20–30 % of the total stay and are paid at booking; cancellation policies vary widely, with penalty-free windows of 30–60 days before arrival being common. Always obtain cancellation terms in writing and consider travel insurance for groups larger than 12, where a single withdrawal can alter the economics of the entire booking.

By occasion

Birthday Weekends and Group Celebrations

A landmark birthday deserves a setting that matches the occasion. For larger parties, Casa Unzué in Monreal offers capacity for up to 28 guests with the space and privacy to celebrate freely. Closer to the city, Kanpoeder Landetxea Donostian sits just 4 km from San Sebastián, letting the group walk or taxi into the old town's pintxo bars each evening before retreating to a private house for the night.

Wedding Weekends and Pre-Wedding Stays

The Basque Country's gastronomy and landscapes have made it an increasingly popular wedding destination. Iturritxo Landetxea Donostia, a Provencal-style farmhouse just 5 km from San Sebastián, offers the character and city proximity that bridal parties value. Casa Rural ITURBURU in Lekunberri, with 7 bedrooms and a perfect 5-star rating across 191 reviews, is ideally suited for the full wedding party to stay together in the forested hills of Navarre.

Corporate Seminars and Team Retreats

Remote work and team off-sites have made rural houses a credible alternative to conference hotels. Posada de Ziga, nestled in the Baztán valley around 40 km from San Sebastián, provides the calm and natural setting that teams find most conducive to focused work and genuine decompression. For groups needing to remain city-adjacent, Kanpoeder Landetxea Donostian allows easy access to San Sebastián's infrastructure while keeping the entire team housed together outside the urban noise.

Multigenerational Family Reunions

Reuniting three generations under one roof demands a house comfortable at every age: ground-floor bedrooms for grandparents, outdoor space for children and a kitchen large enough for communal cooking. Peroch Baita in Urrugne, across the French border near Hendaye, sleeps 15 guests across 6 bedrooms and enjoys the quiet green countryside of the Basque French coast. Casa Rural ITURBURU in Lekunberri is another strong option, rated a perfect 5 stars by its 191 guests.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to rent a group house near San Sebastián for 20 people?+

Pricing per person is not yet displayed on CasaGiga for this zone. Rates in the Basque Country and Navarre typically range from €30 to €80 per person per night for rural group houses, depending on quality, location and season. Contact the host directly with your exact dates and group size for an accurate, personalised quote.

Can we hold a party or loud celebration at these houses?+

Most rural properties in the region impose noise curfews, typically between 23:00 and midnight, and some explicitly prohibit amplified music or large external gatherings. Always discuss your plans frankly with the host before booking. Houses like Barazar Landa-etxea, with over 400 reviews, usually publish detailed house rules you can consult before committing.

How does CasaGiga decide which houses appear at the top of the list?+

Properties available for online booking through CasaGiga appear first. The remainder are ordered by a score combining average guest rating with the volume of verified reviews. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website retain their position when scores are otherwise equal, rewarding the partners who actively help travellers find these properties.

How do I book one of these houses?+

None of the houses in this San Sebastián zone currently offer instant online booking through CasaGiga. Click any listing to reach the host's contact details or their own booking page. Reach out early — the best rural properties in the Basque Country fill months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and public holidays.

Is there a tourist tax for group stays near San Sebastián?+

The Basque Country applies a tourist tax that varies by municipality and accommodation category, typically €1–3 per person per night, usually collected by the host at check-in. Navarre applies its own regional rate. Always confirm with your host whether the tax is included in the quoted price or billed separately on arrival.

What is the minimum stay for a group house in this area?+

Most rural houses in the Basque Country and Navarre require at least 2 nights for weekend stays, rising to 3–7 nights during peak summer (July–August) and around public holidays. Some properties also set a minimum group size. Check each listing or ask the host directly, as conditions vary considerably between properties.

What time is check-in for rural group houses near San Sebastián?+

Check-in is typically between 16:00 and 18:00, with check-out before 11:00 or 12:00. For large groups arriving in several vehicles, coordinate arrival times with the host in advance. Some properties offer flexible check-in for an additional fee, especially in low season. Confirm the exact window when you finalise your reservation.

What happens if the house we booked becomes unavailable?+

If a host cancels your booking, you are entitled to a full refund of any deposit paid. CasaGiga recommends obtaining written confirmation of your booking and keeping records of all payments. For large group stays where travel is already booked on non-refundable terms, travel insurance covering accommodation cancellation is strongly advised.

How this ranking is made

CasaGiga ranks group houses by placing properties available for online booking first, then ordering the remainder by a score that combines average guest rating with the volume of verified reviews, computed nightly from live data. Hosts who actively display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website retain their position when scores are otherwise equal, recognising the partners who help travellers discover these properties.

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