We had a late arrival train (9pm) which the host was aware of and had agreed upon before we booked.
A friend of the host met us for check-in and was extremely nice but we couldn't get in because he didn't have the key (the building had changed the locks) and neither of us could get a hold of Eduard.
Fortunately, he was a problem-solver and we got into the bldg after about 20mins. Self check-in is always smoother if is ever an option for this Airbnb.
The GOOD:
*2bdms.
*Charming décor.
*Steps away to many restaurants.
*Within walking distance to many attractions.
*5min walk to metro (across the street from Plaza de Toros de Valencia) to get to airport (approx 25min train ride).
*After our night of arrival, Eduard was very responsive which helped. Even had a handyman come by to fix shower head that we noticed Night 1.
*Eduard provided local recommendations.
*Allowed us to store luggage within apt with our late flight out (fortunately, due to not having an immediate new tenant coming, Eduard was able to help us out with this) but if not, we could store at metro.
*Definitely, after 7days in España, we took advantage of the washer multiple times. No dryer but is equipped with a large drying rack.
The OTHER
*It was hot in the apt when we arrived. It would've been nice had the AC been turned on prior, esp as we had late arrival so was basically straight to bed.
*Apt had a very musty stale smell that we had to go and buy a candle and air freshener that was used throughout our 2.5 days.
*No natural light
*Small trashcan in kitchen and none in bathroom
*Ran out of Toilet Paper
*Only 2 towels that were more Brillo like and at over $100/night, would have though would not have ran out of toilet paper and have at least 2 towels per person).
*Overall, the apt is extremely small (2 females that avg 5’6) and were not able to even stand in the upstairs bdrm. Had to walk up steep stairs to a loft-like room but the ceiling is only 4’5 tall soo we had to scoot and crawl (during booking, we questioned if was just an odd angle but pictures were accurate)
Overall, we were in València and that was the most important thing and being so close to so much!!! So if you are OK with small living quarters and limitations, then Eduardo was hospitable.