Before our stay, communication with Isabel to coordinate our arrival was both prompt and courteous. Upon arrival, we were met by Irene, Isabel's lovely niece who was helpful in explaining the apartment's particulars to us. She offered us a list of restaurants in different parts of the city, which I found helpful because Sevilla has thousands of bars, cafes and restaurants, and the task of finding the right one, even with online reviews can be daunting. We tried several of her recommendations and I thought they were very good to excellent

The apartment itself is well situated in Calle Sierpes, which is one of Sevilla's main shopping venues. It is a bustling vivacious area. If you seek a quieter location you could probably find one elsewhere, but from our perspective the centrality of the location made it perfect for walking easily to different parts of the city. And the shops and cafes nearby, rather than being overwhelming, were an exciting part of the fabric of Sevilla.

Since we had just flown from the US and were jet-lagged, the ability to sleep becomes an important issue in enjoying a short vacation. Fortunately, the bedrooms here are facing off the street. With the windows open in the bedrooms one can hear some street noise, but this stops around 9:30, and the apartment becomes remarkably quiet. Neither was there any disturbing noise coming from adjoining apartments. The beds were comfortable, although the pillows could have been better. We did not utilize the kitchen to cook, but it seemed adequate. The apartment is a bit on the spare side and could use some more furniture and decorations to make it feel more homey.

Overall, it was a pleasure to stay in Isabel and Rob's apartment. Thanks very much for your hospitality.