Charo's fabulous classic house in Alboraia is as perfect as it could be. Beautifully, and lovingly restored; thoughtfully equipped; comfortable and convenient.
We stayed in the middle bedroom which was whisper quiet with a firm but very comfy bed. Every night we slept like babies.
In the mornings we used the moka pots to make great coffees and start our day leisurly before going for runs or walks to the Barranca and the beach (1.5 km away). The house is near everything: markets, metro, cafes. We travel with carry-on luggage only and had no trouble using metro (Jesus station) to get to the house from Sorolla Station - we used the AVE from Madrid. The local municpal market is great, and getting to other spots in Valencia was easy. Charo helped us visit the Albufera, which we could get to in exactly one hour from the house by taking metro to Alameda, walking 5- 7 minutes to Puerta del Mar and catching the 25 bus to El Saler. Very easy, even for us Californians who are used to using cars too much!
The best part of the house is that you are staying in an authentic piece of Valencian history; it is charming, and lovely and the details have been carefully considered. For example, in the small bathroom it has been expertly renovated so that it functions like a much bigger space with a generously big sink, hooks for towels, and places for toiletries, and prepping for your day. Plus, there are good mirrors in the other rooms so that you can finish there while the bathroom is in use by another. The shower was excellent.
It was cold in Valencia while we were there, but Charo warned us and we packed accordingly and were perfectly comfortable despite the rain, cool floors, a light winds.
Charo was one of the best hosts we have ever encountered in 20 years of VRBO! She communicated accurately and punctually always; and was VERY, VERY helpful when we had a problem with our second apartment in town that we moved to for the second half of our Valencian holiday. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Charo! Gracias! We wish we could have stayed in Alboraia for the whole three weeks!