From Rafa's first email communication until his 'adios' we felt that we were very welcome in his little home. During our five nights the studio was home and thanks to the kindness we received from Rafa and Juan, they became our friends. Interaction with them was easy and relaxed and never intrusive - they are around if you have any questions but not if you don't need them, which meant it always felt like our holiday.
Rafa's little home is just as seen in the photos, spotlessly clean, the kitchen is well equipped if you want to prepare food at home and the air conditioning is perfect for the hot summer Valencia evenings. The bed was very comfortable and the studio was very peaceful as it is at the back of the building and doesn't face the road. The lift takes you all the way to the studio. so no need to climb stairs. The building is residential and feels very safe.
Rusaffa is a very 'trendy' barrio of Valencia and we loved exploring this area both during the day and evening as it has lots of independent coffee shops, bars, restaurants and vintage shops. There is a supermarket opposite the building, which is very convenient and bakeries in the same street.
It is convenient for the metro too which links with the airport. Take line 3 from the airport to Xativa (next to the Renfe train station) the journey time is 20 minutes and then it's an easy 7 minute walk to the studio, taking you through Rusaffa.
We visit Valencia each year and Rafa's studio made a very welcome change from the soul less hotel rooms that we usually stay in and we are very much hoping that we can stay at the studio during our trip next year. Gracias Rafa y Juan para todo - inolvidable :)