If you are looking for a central place to stay in Sevilla, this is the perfect place. Valentin is a great communicator. He sent me a message prior to my stay to make sure I knew the check-in instructors and also offered that his driver pick me up at the airport, which would be cheaper than a taxi. Valentin also gave me the number of the woman who would greet me at check-in, Dolores. Dolores was wonderful when I arrived. She gave me a great tour of the apartment and explained a few things to me. She didn't speak English very well, but that was not a problem since she had her trusty translator on your phone. Everything was very clear for me even though I didn't understand Spanish. I did not meet Valentin, and did not have to since it was easy to communicate via Airbnb and Dolores was very helpful.
The apartment is within a 15 minute walk to pretty much ALL of Sevilla's most famous tourist attractions. The Cathedral, La Giralda, the Real Alcazar, Puente de Isabel II and old town of Triana, the popular shopping centre of Sierpes and Rioja, shopping department store Cortes de Ingles, the Metropol Parasol. Then it's a 20-25 minute walk to Plaza de Espana and Maria Luisa Park. Additionally if you want to catch a bus or take public transit or a taxi anywhere else in Sevilla, it is all within 25 minutes walking. The location alone is worth everything.
The apartment itself was very clean, hot water, air conditioning to escape the 37 degree July heat, Spanish-English dictionary if you don't already have Duolingo, a fridge for all my water... I had no issues at all with the location or the apartment itself. It is small, so probably not good for more than 2 people, and perhaps someone to crash on sofa, but it was the perfect size for me and I felt very safe. I rarely spent time in the apartment, so it was a great place for resting and freshening up in between exploring.
Of course people go to Spain for food and nightlife, and there are PLENTY of tapas, bars and flamenco all within walking distance. If you're feeling overwhelmed of where to start, Dolores sent me a ton of recommendations on places to eat and where to go. My 2 favourite recommendations were Bar Sacramento and Lola Por Dios.
I almost forgot to talk about the rooftop, which makes for a near 360 degree rooftop view from the centre of Sevilla. At sunrise, sunset and at night, this is such a quiet and beautiful place to be all within the comfort of privacy. I also asked Valentin if it was okay to have a bit of a late checkout and he was very accommodating.
I can't write enough about this place, and I can't wait to go back. Muchas Gracias Valentin y Dolores!