MyCO Living is advertised as the first “co-living” in the city, but be aware: it’s more like a basic shared apartment facilitator than a true co-living community. If you’re expecting shared social spaces and organic community like in most co-livings, you’ll probably be disappointed. Not all buildings have common areas; in my building there was nothing besides the hallway, which the contract called a “common space.” I assumed that contractual language meant the kitchen/living room would be cleaned regularly, but in reality, in-apartment cleaning is only monthly (if that, my roommate reported longer lapses), and cleanings were usually delayed. The WhatsApp group is the main “community,” and while sometimes helpful (updates during power outages, elevator breakdowns, etc), it’s hit or miss. Your social experience really depends on who’s in the group and how much you put into it. The “co-working” space is just the manager’s office across the street, open limited hours, and often closed.
Management is friendly, but honestly, pretty disorganized and bureaucratic. I experienced and overheard lots of complaints. Multiple people told me rent payments got lost, or management was slow/confused about issues. When I got locked out, the backup key was an old one and didn’t work. In my first apartment, the AC was broken and took time to fix (eventually it was sorted, hooray). The bedroom fan also had to be replaced. I later moved to another unit because of other issues; in that one, the dishwasher was broken. They did replace it, but overall, quality control was lacking and maintenance was more reactive than proactive.
The apartments are mostly furnished with IKEA basics. Some things are okay, but some things feel pretty cheap and plastic. I did appreciate having a washing machine. Be prepared to buy or request basic things you’d expect (missing utensils, a place to hang towels, mixing bowl, oven mitts, etc). I ended up wasting a lot of money on things I’d have expected, like an extension cord. They will gladly replace or provide some things if you push and are specific, but you may have to ask repeatedly.
Roommate experience is a gamble. Unlike true co-living where you have a big shared group, here you usually just have 1-3 roommates, so your experience (and cleanliness) depends a lot on them. Contract is long (20+ pages), full of rules and multiple documents with detailed info; read it carefully because there are lots of fees and policies. You wire your money to a bank account with a different name, and your deposit is held a full month beyond checkout (though mine was returned 4 days late with no heads up). They also charge for things like checking in on weekends, overnight guests, and have strict guest policies. Be ready for paperwork and “nickel and diming,” though it’s not all enforced.
Someone in another apartment complained about a security camera in their living room, which sounded invasive. Upon move-in you get a starter kit of sheets (replaced monthly, otherwise DIY) and a mini cleaning kit, though I had to ask for mine. Despite paying extra for weekend check-in my room was delivered in unacceptable condition, so they cleaned again during the week.
Location varies by building. My apartment’s location was fantastic: walkable and central. They were flexible and professional when I needed to move, which I appreciated, and they even offered me a studio after I had issues. Be warned: AC is usually only in the living room, so in summer bedrooms can get hot. Management gives a lot of advice on how to ventilate, but it’s not always effective.
TL;DR: If you want a short-term, furnished rental in Valencia and aren’t too picky, this works. Just don’t expect a real “co-living” or any guaranteed community. Read the contract carefully, be ready for red tape, and document everything. For me, it worked eventually, but only because I adjusted my expectations and stayed on top of management.
