We are very glad we stayed at Sandra’s place during our first visit to Sevilla. It was perfect for our short 2 day-3 night stay. Communications with Sandra were smooth and responsive before and during our visit. We arrived mid-afternoon on a weekday, and Sandra was not able to greet us due to a prior commitment. However, she delegated the task to her son and her nephew and they did a wonderful job of checking us in, even though it was their first time doing this by themselves, and for guests who speak very little Spanish. They showed us upstairs to the apartment, explained how everything worked, and were courteous, thoughtful, helpful, and very sweet. We met Sandra the next day and she instantly made us feel at home. It was like meeting an old friend. We wish we could have stayed longer and got to know her better. But hopefully there will be a next time. Sandra’s place is in a very good location, situated in one of the oldest parts of Sevilla’s old town between barrios Santa Cruz, Santa Catalina, and Alfalfa. It is an easy 20 minute (1.1 km) walk from Santa Justa train station, and is easy to find due to it’s proximity (i.e. right next door) to the small church of San Esteban. To give an idea of the age of the neighborhood, this church was built in the early to mid 1600’s. The advantage of this location is it's central enough to reach all destinations in Casco Antiguo (the central old town) on foot, but far enough away from the main tourist attractions that it is not inundated day and night by wandering groups of tourists. In other words, a normal old ‘hood. Bars and restaurants abound, especially at Plaza de la Alfalfa…just ask Sandra about her favorites. And if you want to eat in, there are supermarkets, bakeries, fruit & vegetable shops, and a good wine shop specializing in wines from Andalusia, all near by. The attic apartment was excellent…a large bedroom with windows and shutters to control light and noise, a separate living area with small well equipped kitchen, a nice small bathroom, and a totally private outdoor terrace. We loved sitting in the cool air on the terrace late at night, sipping a glass of wine, and hearing the occasional conversation wafting up from the tiny narrow street below. We also loved the old tile work in the apartment and the entrance vestibule. It provided a cool and welcoming retreat from the hot Sevilla sun. Although we only stayed 3 nights, Sandra’s place would also make a good base for a longer term exploration of Sevilla and Andalusia generally. Be aware, this is a nice old home in a very old city. There is no elevator, and you need to read Sandra’s instructions about how things work. But if you want a small taste of old Seville, stay here. You will not be disappointed. We hope to be back soon. Muchas gracias Sandra.