We couldn't have been happier with this extremely stylish house. Communication from David and his team was excellent in the build up to arrival, and the place was exactly as advertised when we got there. It's exceptionally cool but also practically equiped. We travelled with our 4-year-old son so it was important to be able to eat at home, and the kitchen, with its huge table, was ideal. The TV room was comfortable, with all the apps you'd want, and the self-contained annexe at the back of the house is separated from the front by a beautiful, dare I say it "Instagram-friendly" courtyard. The separation makes the place especially good if travelling with friends or older kids.
Location-wise, it really hit the spot. Access to the beach is very simple - walk east for less than ten minutes and you hit the wide open spaces of Playa de las Arenas and Playa Malvarrosa (in truth it's just one, huge beach) - and it brings you out by a stretch of good-quality restaurants (Boa Beach was great), the Marina beach club and a child-pleasing playground. A five minute walk in the opposite direction takes you to Carrer de la Serradora, where buses or taxis are very easy to come by, and you can be in Valencia's green and historic centre, or the fabulous post-modern Ciutat de les Arts/Oceanografic complex, in no time at all. We found cabs to be really affordable (but then we're from London...)
Finally, if, like me, the success of a trip away is measured in the volume of delicious food consumed, you couldn't ask for better. We were a minute away from two amazing traditional restaurants (Casa Montana and Celler Anyora) and a place that specialises in churros, and less than five minutes from authentic pizza at Viva Napoli, and El Cabanal's food market.
We really would recommend David's architecturally designed gem to anyone. Whether you're heading to a football match, looking for a cultured long weekend, or in need of a bit of half-term sun, it's a great place to base yourself.