Although mostly the stay was fine - I think that the communication style of Andreia and the girls living in the house could be improved. I was unaware that Andreia was essentially a live-out host and I think that it was important information for me to have known before coming. I found Andreia to be very friendly and helpful generally - with very fast replies - but unfortunately, I didn't receive the same energy from the girls in the house. They didn't make an effort to speak to me although I reckon they were of similar age, and I didn't feel comfortable asking them for help so I felt a bit like I was a stranger in their home! It was easier for me to text Andreia for help even when she wasn't in.
There were a few very minor issues during the stay (admittedly some that were fault of my own) but definitely exacerbated by the fact that Andreia was acting as mediator between myself and people in the flat remotely. I think problems could have been solved much quicker and been less of a big deal if the girls had spoken to me directly - I would have really appreciated this as nothing was ever intentional!
Additionally, my stay was extremely noisy. I let Andreia know that I planned to work from home, and I felt that she should have let me know about the building work going on directly above the apartment every working day as it had been going on for 3 weeks prior to my arrival. It woke me up every morning at 8am!
Saying this, I very much enjoyed speaking with Andreia for the little time that she was around and appreciated how patient she was with my Spanish speaking. I also appreciated her help with recommendations around Valencia and especially lending me her charger in a very stressful situation which was very kind. Practically, the facilities were great - the apartment was kept very clean always and therefore enjoyable to be in - there were all the utensils that I needed. I loved the balcony; it was really beautiful and very blissful. I really enjoyed relaxing in the sun - the wifi was amazing the whole time without fail. I think it's a great room and in the times that there were no building works - I enjoyed working from it. I booked Andreia's apartment so that I wouldn't be lonely (and could practice some Spanish speaking) as I stayed for just over 2 weeks - but in hindsight I would have had the same experience staying in an apartment on my own. Great location.