From planning through departure, David was very attentive and prompt with his communications (I don´t think I had to wait more than a couple of hours for any reply). His father Donato was very helpful with picking us up from (and also driving us back to) VLC airport. He also showed us the ropes with an apartment "orientation". I'm about an intermediate level Spanish speaker, so it didn't bother me at all that Donato doesn't speak a lot of English. I don't think there have been many mentions in previous reviews about the fact that the apartment is on the 3rd (top) floor of a walk up building, so don't bring heavy suitcases unless you're ready to lug them up and down three flights of stairs. I also don't recall seeing any mentions about the comfort level of the furniture. The bed has a comparatively thin mattress and it's on a platform, so it's really hard. The sectional couch could use some new cushions, as it feels like you're sitting in a hole. During the week of our stay, the weather wasn't the best for sitting out on the balcony, but for the short time we were out there, we weren't very comfortable, as the cushions on the chairs are outside 24/7 in all weather, so they're not very cushiony, and it feels like you're sitting on the wood chairs themselves.
The location is great, and it's nice having more than a one room hotel room to "live" in, and to be able to make coffee and breakfast in the morning, and even do some shopping and have some jamon, chorizo, queso, y vino for dinner "at home" in the evening. It's a nice place for a home base while in Valencia, with a great host. It just needs a little more supportive and cushioned comfort.