Nicolas’s place is exceptional in every way! It is in an excellent location —6 or 7 minute walk to the beach and right in the heart of the Cabanyal neighborhood where you will find lots of great food, and restaurants-both traditional and hip new places. There is a wonderful giant grocery store a block and a half away where you can buy everything you need including really nice Valencia wine for 1.2 Euro. There are also clubs close by though we did not go to any. Nicolas gave us several recommendations for restaurants and we went to about 5 of them during our 5 night stay—including one with a take-out paella lunch menu only—that attracts a lot of beach goers taking their lunch to the beach. Many of the restaurants are open until 1:00 am unlike the norm in the historic district. We went to a few of these that Nicolas recommended including a very happening tapas bar with lots of vegan options just a few blocks away. It is a very safe place to walk around at any time of day and night as the streets are all very brightly lit. It is a very vibrant neighborhood but away from mobs of tourists. Nicolas’s loft is big and comfortable and his architectural work is stunning and inspiring. It felt like an honor to stay there. We were there during very hot days but the fans were plenty enough to keep us comfortable. Nicolas himself was extremely responsive the entire time and even though we did not meet him in person he was available by phone and text and would respond immediately. His friend, David, checked us in, was very kind, and also helped with any questions we had. We loved our stay and hope to return one day! We would definitely want to stay in Nicolas’s place again! Don’t even hesitate!