This is listing is exactly as advertised. It is a perfect little hideaway in a great location.
The apartment is on the second floor at the back of the complex ensuring great privacy. It is tucked in a little lane, midway between two great squares for dining and relaxing.
We stayed a week and so got to know the area fairly well. Surrounding the apartment there is a variety of tiny bakeries, fishmongers etc… there is also Dia chain. There are so many bar/restuarants of all price ranges. The service in Palo Santo was brilliant. The female waitress was very understanding of my food allergy (egg) and recommended dishes. Every dish was lovely - try the bacalao frito if you visit. On the last night we treated ourselves to the Chef’s Surprise Menu in upmarket Az-Zait. It is literally the closest restaurant to the apartment. The confidence in the cooking is exemplified in the fun they take with the presentation. The dishes were inventive and tasty. All week when we walked by it looked empty - but don’t be fooled there is a large room at the back which is full full full. For all the eateries around us locals seem to like queuing for tables so you will notice wait-lines at peak times but visiting a little early and you’ll get a spot no problem.
Cristina was great in her communication and super-responsive. We were greeted by her beautiful mother, and even though we had no Spanish and she no English we immediately connected. She was most welcoming and we understood each other perfectly. Mid week we requested fresh towels and Cristina's Mum delivered them to us. The apartment was spotless, the shower lovely and the bed very comfortable. There is a private terrace reached by a narrow spiral staircase which is great for reading in the sunshine or popping smelly running gear out of the way. The apt has all the amenities you may need - i.e. hairdryer, ironing board, and there is a shared washing machine on the communal upstairs terrace. There is two pillows and two cushions on the double bed, but it would be more comfortable with additional pillows. The location really is fab. Everything is so much closer than it looks on the map. Within 10 minutes on foot you can be at the Metropol Parasol or at the bus station by the river catching the bus to Italica. The department store Cortes de Ingles (less than 5 mins) has a roof top terrace with outdoor heaters, great city views of the Cathedral and free live music on Thursday nights. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend.