People look for many different things from their airbnb experience from overnight crash pads, convenient central stays for business, to longer term stays. What was most important to us for our week was a comfortable and quiet space to stay when exploring the city, a comfortable bed, and in an area that was accessible on foot to explore Seville. What we also hoped to experience was a Seville where the locals lived, where they would go out to eat and socialise etc so that we could explore beyond the obvious touristy areas and hence get to discover the charms of Seville. We had not visited before and were delighted that we found all that we were looking for at the apartment, 5/24 Calle Amargura and with hosts, Alexis and Pepe.
The apartment is a wee gem that was perfect for the two of us. Over 2 levels, well appointed, open kitchen/ living space, comfy bed, good shower, and a balcony catching the sun until 18:45hrs (in March). The apartment is quiet and cool - very relaxing after the heat and bustle of the city. It is set in a great neighbourhood 20 mins walk north of the cathedral. It is a stone's throw from the Feria Market (the oldest in Seville) great for fresh produce and also as an eating spot. The market is busy in the day and also at night. Locals love this place and in the evening it has a great family crowd - the adults chatting over drinks and tapas and kids running around playing. There are lots of other local shops and great eateries to discover nearby but it is the market that is a great 'local'.
Alexis and Pepe were great hosts and delightful to deal with. As an American/Spanish couple they have a great idea of what visitors want and need, and communication is no obstacle. They responded very quickly to our queries before and during our trip. They shared their local knowledge of eateries, sights, travel tips, olive oils etc etc which gave us a great footing. They met us when we arrived, showed us around the apartment, and very kindly took us for a short intro walk (and drink) to orientate us to the neighbourhood. I cannot see that they can hope to do this for all visitors - we were grateful for their warm welcome. After that they left us to do our own thing for the rest of our stay but they always felt to be very accessible.
To sum up, our stay at 5/24 Calle Amargura was perfect for our needs and our hosts Alexis and Pepe were delightful. To my mind they espouse the best of what we look for in Airbnb. (*****)