There are apartments and there are people. And sometimes people can ruin your vacation (see my previous review of Valencia stay), or they can make you feel like a friend. Luz made me feel like a part of her family, she is always smiling and upbeat, she listened to my stories while I frantically looked for a long-term apartment. Luz is an incredible person, loving, caring, positive, hardworking, great communicator even with her limited English.
Pros:
-great location, 5 minutes walk to the Old City, across the gorgeous Bridge of Flowers
- subway entrance at the corner of the plaza
- a famous and historic Valencian stadium Mestalla visible from the window.
- supermarket across the plaza, cafes (strongly recommend Cafeteria Classic and Panaria, right next to the subway entrance), restaurants (check the ones on Calle Finlandia, hidden gems), pharmacy on the corner, fresh fruits and veggies nearby, "Chinese store" with all the things you need for cheap.
- elevator! A rare sight in Valencia
- I had a room with the private bathroom, it looks exactly as in picture, practical, lots of shelves, closets, drawers, extension cables, etc. I spent a whole month in this apartment and felt at home. I was sorry to leave.
- Everything is clean, Luz comes every day to check on things, wash this, clean that.
- everything was functioning perfectly
- I had a heater and a fan in my room.
- the bed is on a firm side, but very comfortable. Bedding is nice, fresh, clean, and comfy.
- the apartment is filled with light , there is a nice cross-air
Cons:
- there is no written info about the neighborhood, but Luz is happy to answer any questions you have
- the room is on the street side, and the famously thin walls and windows in Spain are not good at blocking noise. I used my white noise machine and slept well.
- if you like a very quiet room , Luz also has an interior room. But that doesn't mean you won't hear the neighbors (again, thin walls).
I had a great month at Luz's place and would highly recommend it.