Location: the apartment is situated on the outer perimeter of the old city. It is very close to a major railway station, (don’t remember which one as we were driving, - but the station is next to the bullring); it is within a very nice 30 minute walk(which is in the centre of a palm-lined road and planted up on both sides) to the spectacular Science and Art area, where the opera house is; and within easy walking distance of the old city.
Apartment: the sitting/dining area has three large french windows which look onto the street giving the apartment a lot of natural light in it. It’s an uncluttered, stylish space. We were there in winter time, December, it wasn’t cold outside, but there is air-conditioning for warmth or cooling in the room. The 2 bedrooms are at the back of the building and whilst there is no view from their windows, nor is there any noice. The one shower-room is off the main bedroom, its a good size and nicely fitted out. There is also a small room with a basin, toilet and washing-machine off the corridor. The kitchen worked fine for us. The only problem I recall was the drainage in the kitchen sink and shower. They needed plunging (clearing) regularly. We mentioned this to Esther.
Communication: we booked very late in the day but Esther responded immediately and was able to clean the apartment and was at the apartment when we arrived (a little early). Her English is excellent and she is very charming and helpful.