This apartment is spacious and lovely, and it is in a prime location in Valencia--just steps to the old city. In another direction, just across a park/ motorway, a large shopping complex in the "newer" part of town is very handy for groceries etc.

Rory's friend Olga met us at the apartment with keys and showed us the ropes. She is very nice and was also quite helpful when we were leaving by calling us a cab. Rory provided us with a bottle of tasty local wine for our welcome and leaves guests with a detailed notebook of things to see/do, transportation routes and tips, and restaurant/cafe recommendations. All of this was extremely helpful.

The kitchen is well-stocked and the bathroom is large, modern and clean (open shower is a bit strange but fine). Our main regret was that there didn't seem to be enough hot water to allow two people to comfortably shower--even when we found the dial, turned it up and left it overnight, the hot water ran out quickly. Still, perhaps this could be fixed, and other aspects of the apartment are terrific, like the leafy view into the botanical gardens and the delightful birdsong. We were happy to be able to wash and dry our laundry in the machine on the tiny terrace, plus air-dry some things on the outdoor line.

The couch is massive and great for spreading out and relaxing. The bed in the main bedroom is quite comfy; we slept well. The nearby old city is achingly beautiful and we wish we skipped a day at the beach (during the off-season) to spend more time there (again, only a short, pleasant walk away). We highly recommend a trip to Valencia and a stay at Rory's pretty place.