The flat is perfectly situated to explore all Córdoba’s main attractions on foot. Our host, Ana, was incredibly helpful and gave us two or three suggestions of things not to miss each day we were there. She was always readily available to assist and help with any requests. Her English is very good as well! Ana was even able to arrange underground parking for us at a very reasonable fee practically right across the street.
The pictures of the flat are accurate and the amenities are as described. The flat is cozy, comfortable and well decorated. The air conditioning was a godsend given that the early-May temperatures were in the mid to high 30s. The shower was excellent, with plenty of hot water and great water pressure. The bathroom also contains a very-functional washer. We enjoyed sitting out in the evenings on the private balcony with its view of Ana’s beautiful inner-courtyard garden with filled with lemon and orange trees. We could pick fresh lemons right from the walkway outside the apartment!
We were very fortunate to arrive just in time for the second week of the annual Festival of Patios, where many homes open their inner courtyards so visitors can enjoy their incredible concealed gardens. Ana made sure we knew which were the “must-sees” and she was absolutely right! She also directed us to a fabulous open-air flamenco concert, which provided some of the best flamenco music I’d ever heard, even after living in Spain and travelling to this area before.
The only drawback is the kitchen, which is not really a kitchen at all, but a counter in one corner of the living room. It was fine for very basic things like making breakfast or sandwiches, but if you plan to cook all your own meals while you’re here, it would be a major stretch. This was no problem for us, though, because we ate our main meals out most days. But you do need to be aware.
All in all, we really loved our stay with Ana. She is very-well educated and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Cordoba, particularly its history, landmarks and culture. You won’t be sorry you stayed here. Thanks, Ana. Un abrazo!