Our host Mabel was helpful and an excellent communicator. We couldn't speak each others language but managed fine with the Airbnb app and it's automatic language translation. Mabel was waiting at the apartment when we arrived and responded quickly when we had a minor issue. The welcome gifts were also appreciated.
The apartment is well located on the edge of the old town and just 2 minutes from the metro, a big Mercadona supermarket and a good bistro bar on the corner of the street (we had a glass or two of wine there most evenings). At all times we felt safe and comfortable walking about the area.
The street is generally quiet but the bin lorries woke us briefly at 6am most mornings emptying the bins of the hotel opposite.
The entrance to the apartment building is not attractive. The exterior door is locked by key and leads to a stairwell that is in very poor condition. Floor tiles are loose and many tiles have fallen from the walls.
The door to the apartment has double locks and once inside we found it to be spacious, clean and comfortable.
The kitchen and appliances were new and of good quality. The surface area was small but we managed to prepare meals when not eating out.
The 32' smart TV was a bonus and we watched some films on Netflix.
The bed was very comfortable but we found the pillows hard. There was plenty of clean wardrobe space.
We did not need to use the air conditioning or heating as the apartment remained at a comfortable 24C in the middle of October.
The apartment is on the second floor and is overlooked at the front and back (the same as the 1000's of other apartments in Valencia). Windows are double glazed with exterior roller blinds and black curtains or blinds. Privacy was good.
All in all we had a good week at Mabel's apartment. Thank you Mabel