Located in El Carmen, there are several bars and cafes to sit and dine in. Because of this, it can get noisy quite late - but it all adds towards the atmosphere. It is directly next to a small market - which we didn't manage to visit (it's not even in the guide book that Leo has kindly provided). Just make sure you have the window blinds down when you're getting dressed; all people have to do is look up and then they'll see it all. Leo doesn't live in Valencia; his friend Alessandra met us for check-in, and Flor guided us throughout our stay via Whatsapp.
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Watch-out: the hot water boiler is so small, it only has enough water for 1 good shower. We had to buy a shower pouf, so that I could shower with the water off (to conserve water). The boiler seems to heat sufficiently if you use short bursts of hot water. There is a washing machine, and clothes drying horse. There is also a hairdryer, iron, and small ironing board.
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There is a well-stocked kitchen: cutlery, scissors, plates, mugs, glasses, microwave, toaster, coffee filter pot, stovetop, oven, fridge/freezer. The photos are pretty much exactly how the place looks - but now it's a little more worn around the edges. And now you'll find a motley collection of cooking items - like spices, olive oils, coffee, oats, sugar, etc.
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There is plenty of wardrobe space in the bedroom. There are mirrors everywhere (a little unnerving, but also very helpful).