We rented this property from Carlos for the whole month of July, (31 days). We were forced to leave after only 15 days because the condtions of the property became unbearable and unsafe. We left with no guarantee of any refund. (We didn't get back a penny and airbnb blew us off completely by not even responding to our request)
Keep in mind that renting for 1 month is completely different than renting for a few days or a week. With a 30 day rental you can not reject the property on day one, (airbnb guarantee), because it's filthy and expect to find another at the height of the season for 30 days at just about any price. We didn't have a couple of minor problems there are some serious issues, many not cheap repairs with the apartment. Complaining to Carlos was not an option because we didn't want to be kicked out as trouble makers.
I have pictures backing up every one of my claims.
My wife developed a serious skin rash on day two in the apartment. The iching was so bad she couldn't sleep even with the perscription drugs, 2 soap changes, and rewashing every textile in the place for a second and third times.
36 HOURS AFTER LEAVING THE APARTMENT, ALL MY WIFE'S SYMPTONS DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY!
This apartment is a steam bath no matter what you do. Windows open or shut doesn't matter. We even bought a floor fan with our money to try to make the place bearable, no luck. The totally inadequate air conditioner didn't cool sufficently and the damn thing leaked water INTO the apartment 24 hrs a day. 3 buckets catching the water. We emptied them every other day. A bunch of water in buckets adds to the humidity. The towels wouldn't dry, the bed sheet felt clamy, yuck.
I think this apartment might be unhealthy. We live in a Southern State in the USA. In Georgia when you have constant high moisture in a building with no ventilation, plus warm tempetatures you get toxic black mold growing. Is Valencia different?
You like cockroaches, you'll love this place
9 dead and a bunch got away over 15 days. You'll love the way the clothes washer drains into the bidot because all the drains, including the air conditioner unit were almost totally plugged up, probably to the street. We expected the toilet to backup any day and flood the place with sewage.
Upon arrival the shower was filthy, tons of what must have been pet hair was under the bed and couches. Some of the dishes and pans had dried food caked on them.
This might have been a cool apartment at one time..now it's just a dirty unhealthy dump. Good wifi though.