First, the good: the location of this flat is excellent if you're looking to stay off the beaten path in a cool, up-and-coming Valencia neighborhood with an authentic local feel, where you can walk to the marina or the beach. Communication was also good, Jordi is quick to respond to messages. But I cannot recommend the unit, for these reasons:
- It was tidy but not clean when we arrived: sand and hair on the floors, hair in the shower drain and on the shower glass, etc.
- Some of our bed linens and all the beach towels were still drying on the outdoor laundry rack when we checked in at the appropriate time. This meant we were without some of our sheets and towels for the first two days as it rained overnight, soaking them again. The host did bring over another clean, dry sheet on Day 2 when I requested it.
- The shower's got a problem, it floods the floor with water when used. The host told me he will 'tell the owner' to get it fixed, but if you look at old reviews it appears this problem has existed for at least 3 years.
- Despite the listing saying "newly renovated," the flat is not well-maintained. For example: there's a note written on the freezer with marker telling you where you must push hard to close it properly; there are scuffs all over the walls; the shower problem; and so on.
- I do not think the flat is not 300m from the beach mentioned in the listing's title. I did not take an official measurement but based on one week there, it is farther. It is perhaps closer to 300m from the marina, but not the playa.
All of this would be easier to swallow if the flat were not overpriced. The prices may be on par with others in this area because of its location, but the flat still very much has the feel of a hostel or shared college apartment. For what we were charged (around 200 euros/night including Airbnb fees) everything should be clean, the shower and freezer should be fixed or replaced, clean dry towels and linens should await you upon arrival.