We never met Paco, but had plenty of contact via email. Paco quickly answered my questions. His friend Isabel met us at the apartment.
The apartment is lovely, spacious & nicely furnished. It is on the top floor so you get the nice roof terrace but the 106 steps is a long climb. We didn't get chance to use the bicycles but it is nice to have them available.
Valencia is lovely & the main area starting by the railway station is only a 15 minute walk away, the Arts & Sciences park about 20 minute walk. We did the guided bus tour around the old city & maritime routes, a good way to start looking around. If we had more time would love to visit the zoo, the beach, Oceangrafic & the gardens,
We got a taxi from the airport to the apartment as our flight was delayed an hour, cost €25. When we left we took the Metro, 15 minute walk & then about 20 minutes on the Metro, cost €9 for the 2 of us right into the airport.
Also worth mentioning is Dulce de Leche cafe on the corner, amazing selection of cakes & pastries. We came every day for breakfast.
The only minor issue was that the apartment does not have a kettle, we had to boil water in the microwave or a pan to make a drink.
We had a lovely time in Valencia & Pacos apartment was a lovely place to stay.