Sonya's delightful flat is situated in the authentic and colourful Cabanyal district, and is a great place to stay for those wanting to experience the full Valencia experience. Here, you are close to beach, metro, trams, bars and restaurants. There's pharmacies, small supermarkets, bakers and an ice cream bar, all within 5-10 minutes walk. The nearby Bar La Paca is a good place to start for a drink and snacks. The clientele range from hipsters to old locals, and the staff do speak English. That said, I can't recommend Bodega Anyora enough. It's situated only 10 minutes walk away, and despite the unassuming exterior, the food and service are excellent. The prices are extremely reasonable too.
Make reservations, or you most likely won't get in!
The flat itself is a good size - we were 2 adults, 2 children - and there's the added bonus of access to the roof terrace. It's perfect for everything from a Valencia weekend, to a longer holiday stay. It also has everything you need, plus there are ceiling and standalone fans, to help combat those balmy nights. The internet's good, and setting up the TV with our Chromecast took just a minute. Do note though, that the flat is situated on the 3rd floor, and there's no elevator. Nor is there parking right outside the flat, but there is free street parking nearby. We found a spot just 100 metres away within just 5 minutes.
Sonya was a fantastic host, greeting us on our arrival, and giving us loads of excellent tips on what to see and do.
Valencia is definitely a foodie town, and despite being Spain's 3rd largest city, it really doesn't feel that big. It's also happens to quite flat and has lots of cycle routes. So This makes it a good place to explore by bicycle. And Sonya's flat, whilst not in the city centre, is an ideal centre of operations. We loved it, and as some Austrian repeatedly said, "I'll be back."