On our arrival, Elvira was there to welcome us. She was with a friend, Pepa, a really nice lady who spoke excellent English and facilitated the conversation. They helped us park in the garage, quite a challenge given the narrowness of the parking spot, and even helped us with our luggage.
The apartment is exactly as in the pictures and, as mentioned by previous renters, very clean.
The beds are comfortable, and the bed linens and towels are of good quality.
The three bedrooms are of a good size. The two in the back, overlooking the pool, enjoy the sun all morning long and are quiet. The bathrooms are large and functional. The living/dining room enjoys the afternoon sun. The neighbourhood is very lively and safe.
The beach (a 15 minute walk from the apartment) was just BEAUTIFUL, very large, with fine sand and a paseo maritimo (promenade) to take a stroll. The metro, with a terminal located 3 minutes from the apartment, was convenient and inexpensive; it makes it easy to get to central Valencia or all the way to the airport. There is thus no need for a car unless you wish to visit sites outside of Valencia. There is also a self-service bike rental facility next to the metro station. If you are a good walker and have good shoes, you can walk everywhere from the apartment.
There is so much to see that everyone can enjoy Valencia, including children. Most of the attractions are inexpensive, as little as 2 euros (or less, with proof of age, for those 65 or older). Some sites are free of charge, for example the Ayuntamiento (City Hall) and the Jardines de Monforte, one of the most beautiful gardens in Spain, just to name a few. On our first day in Valencia, we took a "free" walking tour to get a global view of the city. We chose the company with the orange umbrellas and Helena, our guide, was excellent and had a good voice so everybody could hear. Another thing to mention is that most of the museums are free of charge on Sundays but closed on Mondays.
For food shopping, there is a grocery store in the building and also one across the street plus more nearby; there is also Cabanyal market. A branch of Spain's major department store, El Corte Ingles, as well as a shopping mall are approximately a one and half kilometer stroll down the street from the apartment.
All in all, we spent a very nice month (mid-March to mid-April) in Valencia with the sun shining most of the time and the temperature averaging 18 degrees in the shade during the day. After sunset, you need warmer clothing as the temperature falls rapidly.