What can I say?
There was absolutely no surprises when it comes to booking this place.
You look at the pictures and think it has a nice cozy vibe, more than enough room for a couple or 2 very close individuals, a beautiful area in Old Girona?
It must just be the classic Airbnb case of good angles on the photos? Maybe the owner is leaving out some flaw? Maybe it's in a rough neighborhood?
Well it truly is what it shows, it is as good as the photos, if not cozier. It is more than enough for 2 people to call home base, for a wonderful trip and stay in an absolutely amazing and safe area of Girona (probably the nicest area of the entire city center).
I've stayed with others in many Airbnb, as well as stayed alone in a few and of my trips alone this was by far the best and part of that was because of Marcin. Easy to communicate with but lets you require help and ask or if not needed enjoy your trip. Marcin goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable in their space, as well as introducing you to some things about Spain/Girona most people might not be used to taking the stress away from first time visitors.
There was no negatives about the place I wasn't forewarned about or that are not a part of Spanish lifestyle that takes travelers some getting used to. As a person who frequents Portugal, and other places in Europe I knew what to expect. However for others know that, Spanish people like to stay up late, they like to enjoy life and with that comes music, loud laughter, and patio dinners until 11pm-1am. This isn't to do with the Airbnb, this is life in Europe that's how things are, you quickly adapt, be prepared as a light sleeper to bring earbuds, neighbors will move around late, entering and exiting their own homes. Also appliances need to be used in turns, and not all at once. Here in Toronto, we can run the stove, microwave, oven, washer and dryer, shower, and have 50 things plugged in and syphoning energy no problem, our grids and voltages are designed for that. In the older more historic (ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL) parts of Spain, you rely on grids that can only take so much, easily adaptable though.
The only negative to my Spain trip was that it had to end. Girona was beautiful, and it was the first time in my life I felt like I had found a place I could never leave and actually be happy. I owe part of that experience to the wonderful stay at Marcin's and the amazing hospitality I was shown.