Everything about this apartment exceeded our expectations.

We knew the location would be prime, and it was: literally in the heart of the city, an easy walk everywhere. During our three-day trip, we never used a taxi or even a bike.

The apartment itself, though, presents better than the photos show. It's a multi-level loft, with a sleek kitchen, living room, and master bedroom on the first floor, and a second bathroom and second bedroom on the second floor. This split proved idea for two of us traveling non-romantically.

The second floor bedroom, while not as spacious as the master, opens out onto a balcony shared with another unit. Then it's up a small flight of spiral stairs to the real gem of the whole place, the roofdeck. It's enormous, and though apparently shared with another unit, we never saw anyone else up there. Each of our nights finished with us sitting on the roofdeck, talking, and gazing out across Sevilla.

Thanks Maria! We loved your apartment and hope to return one day.