I stayed in Monte's apartment for five nights at the end of September. My plane was delayed for four hours, meaning I didn't arrive at the apartment until after midnight. However, I contacted Monte when I found about about the delay and she promptly replied, arranging for her mother to let me into the apartment. Similarly, Monte got in touch with me towards the end of my stay to communicate checking out procedures - all efficient and no fuss at all. As it was, I met her mother on the stairs as I was leaving and handed her the keys!

The apartment was a 15 minute taxi ride from the airport, costing 25 euro. The bus station is a little distance away from the apartment, and the apartment is also located in a fairly maze-y part of the Seville which may be hard to find for first time visitors to the city, so I'd recommend a cab if you can spare a little extra.

Although on a quiet street, the apartment is only 10-15 minutes walk from the Cathedral/Alcazar and busier parts of the Santa Cruz barrio. If you walk 10 minutes in the opposite direction (north), you'll end up in the La Macarena district, which is less tourist-oriented but has a lot of neighbourhood bars, a variety of shops/markets, and some of the more contemporary restaurants/tapas options.

The apartment itself was small but well appointed; there was also a decent array of cooking utensils should you wish to make some food at home, although the huge amount of cafes, tapas bars, and restaurants nearby mean you can eat out for all meals of the day, at a reasonable price. I'd say it was best suited for a couple or a solo traveller. There's a few handy amenities - iron/board, tv, air con unit, coffee maker, storage space - but remember to bring your own hairdryer and travel adaptors!

The terrace is a big bonus, especially given the low price of the apartment compared to other properties I saw in Seville, it's fairly private too and ideal for a morning coffee or evening sherry!