Antonio's place was clean and very charming, and we would stay here agin. Very accessible to the city center, and we were able to walk to Real Alcazar despite the blistering heat (104F, or 40C). Wifi connection was good and it was easy to check into the Airbnb on our own, and appreciated Antonio's responsiveness as well as how he spoke fluent English (we were able to have a phone call). Modern appliances.
The fridge, washing machine (didn't use but there was one), and separate ACs in the living room plus bedroom were lifesaving because of how hot it was outside. We didn't do any cooking so can't speak to the cooking appliances, but they were there. I remember being concerned that there wasn't a lot of natural lighting in the space, based on photos for the listing, but you can easily open the windows and I liked how bright the lights were.
There were only 2 of us, but the space could easily host 4 without stepping all over each other. The living room has its own AC and also its own dresser, same as the bathroom. The bathroom is in the living room but right in front of the bedroom entrance.
No real stairs to get to the unit, it's the first one on the left on the ground floor after you enter. There might have been single steps (including the curb), but no more than one at a time.
If you're traveling to Spain from the USA, I recommend you do the below while on WiFi, prior to visiting:
- QR code for COVID health form (otherwise you have to complete it at the airport): https://www.spth.gob.es/
- Download offline map on Google Maps
- Download offline Spanish on Google Translate
- Get an eSIM (virtual SIM card) on Airalo, it's $4.50 for 1GB up to $18 for 10GB and valid for 30 days
-- (Note: My free 2GB data roaming with T-Mobile/Sprint is too slow, hence the eSIM. However, while I'm able to text and use data on my eSIM, I'm unable to make calls so instead I pay 25 cents per minute with T-mobile's data roaming. Here's a referral code for $3 off: TRISHA8954)
- Download Nuki for unlocking the building door the first time; thereafter, you can use the keys
- Download WhatsApp for communicating with Antonio (this is the norm in foreign countries, and all my other hosts use it as well. With Airalo data, you can also make calls with WhatsApp)