If you are after a beach-vibe kind of holidays and prefer to stay coast side than right in the city, then this is the best place. The location is 15mins walk from the bus and metro, 10 mins walk to the beach, 3 mins walk to the supermarket, and 30 mins walk to the arts and science district.
The actual apartment, and bedroom, when you walk is is soo cute and artsy with all its little quirky decor here and there. Everything inside has a home and is soo vintage-boho looking that it made me feel like I was living in a painter’s home. There is no air conditioning, only a fan. And Valencia having a humid, and mediterranean, climate it can get quite hot and sticky when you come in straight from outside. The apartment is also located on the third floor, with no lifts, so travel light - preferably. The key to the main front entrance door into he building is also a little hard to open at times and you may need to wiggle it a bit before it unlocks.
There is a bar right next door to Eva’s and the neighbours, and kids, down below can party way up until the early morning. The noise didn’t bother me too much as I’m used to it, but if you are a light sleeper then be warned.
The check in process was very confusing at first because I wasn’t sure what the instructions were as it wasn’t communicated clearly. But you will either be greeted by Eva or her friend, Pepe, when you arrive. You need to buzz the apartment number outside near the front entrance door. Either Eva, or Pepe, will answer and unlock the door to let you in.
Then you climb 3 flights of stairs. Upon arrival Eva or Pepe will show you around, give you the key, and then voila! Eva wasn’t actually in the apartment the entire week of my stay, so I had the entire place to myself, but I was able to reach Eva via Air bnb and Whatsapp.
Communication was a bit slow, but just make sure to have all the important stuff sorted out before arrival - just in case. Otherwise, everything was pretty simple.
Overall, this place was really great, and excellent, and I just loved the fact that it was sooo close to the beach. So if you’re looking to stay on the beach side and close to the arts and science area - this place is really awesome! Thanks for everything, Eva! :)