Pepe showed us around Seville our first night in town, and he's pretty nice. He was responsive to inquiries we had.

As for the apartment, it is in a quiet neighborhood in a gated building. It is within walking distance to many restaurants and a brisk 20-minute to the historical city center.

The pictures are not an accurate reflection of the apartment itself. The rooms are dark – not as bright as shown in the photos. There is not much natural light. The kitchen and bathroom look cleaner than in the photos.

There was dog hair and some human hair in the bathroom and throughout the apartment, even on our pillowcases. The hot water line for the bathroom sink was leaking and was not fixed during our stay.

The kitchen was stocked with older items. The knives were dull, the plastic serving utensils were melted, and the pots and pans were scratched and emitted a strange smell when heated up on the stove. It was cumbersome to cook meals in this kitchen. The dishes were dirty and had clumps of food scraps on them.

There is a laundry machine that works well and you can dry your clothes on the rooftop during hot days. You may need to do your laundry regularly since the towels and sheets can become smelly within just a few days.

For the price, this apartment was a bit expensive. I expected a much cleaner place based on the photos and the rave reviews. The Wi-Fi is fast and reliable.