Our stay in Jose's apartment was fantastic, from beginning to end. Communication with Jose was excellent, he met us when we arrived and helped us carry our heavy luggage up the three flights of stairs to the apartment.
The apartment itself is hands-down the best equipped apartment in which we have ever stayed. Not only were there ample "regular" supplies (plates, silverware, kitchen equipment, towels toilet paper etc.) the bathroom had his 'n hers soap and cologne/perfume, there was a first-aid kit, pens, paper, tape--everything one might need. There is a bluetooth speaker so you can amplify your music and a TV with Netflix and other streaming channels.
The bed was super-comfortable, the living room and dining area were both spacious, there was a lot of natural light throughout, and the whole place was very tastefully and cleverly designed. The shower pressure was strong (and you could choose between a rain-shower, a hand-held shower and horizontal sprayers) and there was plenty of hot water. And everything was immaculately clean.
The neighborhood was great--plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants--but noise didn't travel to the apartment at all--the block in which the apartment is situated is quiet. It was an easy walk to the metro, to supermarkets and to pharmacies. And you can also easily walk to the Turia (fantastic park), to Gran Via (more restaurants) and to the Ciutat Vella (Old City where most of the historic sites are located) and to the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies (super modern Arts and Sciences complex) though those are slightly further afield. The beach is a long walk or an easy bus-ride away.
The only potential downside to the apartment is the fact that it is up three flights of stairs and there is no elevator. This was not at all a problem for us (and the stairs were not particularly steep or narrow), but people with mobility challenges might need to look elsewhere.
I 100% recommend Jose's apartment to anyone wanting to stay in a lovely space in a non-touristy neighborhood that is well-connected to the rest of the city and we can't wait to return and to stay at Jose's place again!