My boyfriend and I had a lovely three-night stay at Barbara’s studio during the Feria, and before moving on to Nerja.
The smell of blocked drains when we first entered the front entrance was ominous - and only seemed to disappear when we checked out - however we needn’t have worried. Although it’s an old 1970s (or late 1960s?) apartment block, the studio itself is modern, clean and ergonomically designed.
Great big shower room (free sanitary products in the top drawer an excellent touch), plenty of coat hangers, modern a/c, fridge, kettle and coffee maker, toaster, huge smart TV, two v comfy mattresses pushed together to make one giant bed, big comfy sofa also, as seen. There was an iron but couldn’t find a board so just wore clothes that weekend that didn’t need pressing. Mediocre hair dryer without a nozzle, but then I have a precision bob so I am more fussy than most! :)
Soho isn’t quite yet the hip neighbourhood a few websites are suggesting it to be - there’s currently only really a handful of restaurants and bars (we loved the tiny vermutería La Pechá), but mostly empty units, so you still have to walk into the old town for nightlife. The flip side of that is that the apartment is mercifully on a quiet street so you can sleep well away from the madding (feria) crowds. Didn’t notice any noise from neighbours either.
We didn’t realise how much we’d miss a view and a balcony, the studio overlooking other apartments. But if you don’t mind keeping the blinds down - and are out and about during the day anyway, which we were - it’s not a deal breaker for a short stay.
Barbara was a super host from the get go - welcoming, friendly, and provided all the necessary check in and orientation instructions. There’s a helpful folder of info and maps provided too. We didn’t require her assistance during our stay but I have no doubt she’d have responded promptly and effectively. Thank you, Barbara, for your hospitality!