I regret to say that Sandra was a clumsy, careless and unclean host.It is a shame because the house is old ..a heritage home in the old quarter , but very badly kept. The patio and entrance were full of junk and dust and contrasted starkly with the pictures of her listing. The shower and toilet are ramshackle and tacky . Take care you could slip and break a bone ..What was more is that when I chose my Seville accommodation ,I made sure I asked all hosts whether they would be home for the period as I wanted to be with local people during the festive period. They had all said truthfully that they would be travelling and so unfortunately for me I chose this one . It was only after I arrived she told me that she would not be there.
The room was untidy. There were no cups , nor spoons for tea. had to ask for everything..There was a huge bottle of coffee, covered with fungus..lying unforgotten for God knows how long ! Moreover she had not given me her address nor directions and after an exhausting overnight journey which she very well knew about , I had to call her so she could speak in Spanish to the driver so he could tell me where to get off..
Having quitted her house for 3 days over New Year, she left her birds in cages on the floor above . They were captive , as I think they normally are , and screeching .. Eerie !
She also did not inform me that the whole lively neighourhood shuts down starting from 7 pm New Year's eve. I had the worst New Year of my life . No food , nor drink, no bus , nor taxi. I was lost walking looking for something, anything ..Even the taxi she had promised to order didn't arrive the next morning. I started the brand New Year lugging my suitcase and walking all the way to the train station in the dark . Fortunately I made my train to Madrid.
This is a great shame ..for this place is in the old quarter and in the hands of another host , it would be ok but certainly not with this inefficient host ! I left the room tidier than I had found it...