Rafael's apartment is amazing. The place has high ceilings with centuries-old beams, a 4 poster queen bed (plus double futon in the main room), windows all around and the best location in Valencia! The place has two small balconies that look out over the cathedral and main square. The area is full of great restaurants, is a 10 minute walk to the central market in one direction and 15 to the fine arts museum in the other. You can essentially get to anything you want to do in 15 minutes.
Every morning I'd go out on the plaza for a coffee and fresh squeezed OJ in the sun. After exploring, I'd come back and make myself a lunch. The cupboards has oil, sugar, salt, tea, etc. so it's easy to fry up some croquetas or pimientos de padrón from the market. More exploring and then a gelato right under the apartment and finally snuggling under the cozy comforter for a quiet night's sleep. I didn't mind being awoken by the beautiful cathedral bells on Sunday morning.
Rafa made check in easy and gave lots of thorough, local tips. He even helped arrange my early morning taxi back to the train station.
One warning, this is a fourth floor walk up so probably not a good place for anyone with mobility issues. That being said. the marble stairs are well-maintained, have sturdy iron handrails and good lighting.
I will definitely be coming back!