Firstly, Lidia was a fine hostess providing extra linens for our extended stay (10 nights), replacing a broken toaster, arranging for a flamenco evening, etc. Also, the Triana neighbourhood is indeed an “authentic” experience of Seville which we appreciated very much. While far much more than a 10 minute walk to the city center and many key sites, the Seville transportation system is inexpensive and efficient, though this was not as convenient at night. We were also able to readily visit relatively nearby cities such as Cordoba and Granada (overnight). The problem with the apartment, however, is that it is “authentic” IKEA with intrusive overhead lighting, which we were not able to remedy even with Lidia bringing lamps, for which there were no convenient outlets. The kitchen, a one-person affair, was ill equipped for meal preparation (small examples, wrapped Teflon frying pan with metal flipper, lids not fitting pots). We think that the apartment would be suitable for short-term stays of two or three nights (mainly for sleeping). The lack the atmosphere and local ambiance was disappointing for us as these are what we have come to expect from staying in various apartments in cities around the world. On the other hand, we’ve been kicking ourselves for not recognizing all the IKEA from the pictures.