I am dividing the review into several parts to give you an accurate review of the listing:
Host: Jose is a wonderful contact person! From the moment he accepted our application, to the day we arrived he was consistently in contact with us. He was even there to guide us as we got out of the taxi upon arrival! He gave us excellent tips so we can enjoy Valencia like locals do. Look out for any listing that Jose has on AirBnB as he truly is a Top Host!
Location: The apartment`s location is unbeatable! On one direction of the street it takes you directly to the city centre within 10 minutes with shops and restaurants along the way. Several supermarkets are nearby from where you can buy your supplies. And of course, the Ruzafa market is just beside you.
Perpendicular to Career del Maestre Aguilar is the street that will take you the bus stop from where you can reach the beach. You can also reach the Antigua Cauce del Rio Turia--once where the river flowed through Valencia now converted into a park. This is most handy if you have children like us. The Guillever`s park provides hours of entertainment for your little ones.
We used the taxi all the time as it was cheaper for the 4 of us and quicker too compared to taking the public transportation.
Apartment: This apartment is obviously undergoing modernization. This is evident from the changes made starting from the living room (new balcony doors, new windows, pull down blinds in the master bedroom) with the kitchen showing the age of the place (original sink and perhaps cupboards, gas stove would need replacement eventually). What really works for the place is the huge space: two toilets, two balconies and spacious rooms. The apartment also has a lift.
Comfort: The beds are comfortable, the place was clean, basic cleaning amenities were provided although the kitchen can do with more glasses, cutlery, toaster and iron. A kettle is provided. There were 2 stand fans provided which we really appreciated with the heat wave in Europe at the moment. Open the doors and windows too to provide additional relief from the heat. The wifi connection is strong and works in all the rooms. The water pressure in the small bathroom is low and the shower in the big one takes time to heat up. I personally didn`t need the water to be warm as the day was hot anyway and the cool shower was refreshing but might be an issue when the weather turns cooler.
This apartment is in a great location, spacious, will give you a good night`s rest and lets you experience Valencia as the locals do. In addition, Jose`s hospitality is unparalleled and we wish him well with the renovations.