Airbnb needs to make seven-star reviews possible, otherwise I can't do Manuel justice.
The location of his apt. is amazing. Smack in the middle of the old city, but very, very quiet. We fell asleep to silence, and woke only to birdsong and cathedral bells. And it's in a gorgeous building whose tiled patios should be tourist attractions in themselves. The apartment is cozy and has everything you need -- and, thanks to Manuel's sense of hospitality, more than you could expect.
But the highlight was Manuel himself. An excellent communicator and passionate booster of Sevilla, he gave us many tips, discreetly checked in with us, and went out of his way to make sure we'd love his city as much as he does.
This apartment was not merely the place we stayed while we were in Sevilla -- it was an integral part of why we had such a great trip. We look forward to staying here again.