My stay in Júlias home was marvelous. I spent there a week as a solo traveler. The guest part of the house is cozy, spacious and comfortable. It is full of books, plants, lovely objects and most importantly — incredible paintings by Júlia, who apart of being a great host happens to be a well-known local artist too. The paintings are mostly landscapes of Portbou and it's surroundings, in beautiful, perfectly harmonious, impressionist colors. The bedroom, the living room and the bathroom are impeccably clean, also, the separated entrance creates an illusion that one is renting an entire apartment and not just a room. In addition, there is a good desk and a stable wi-fi connection, so it's also a good choice for travelers who have to do some remote work. The ambiance is incredible. In the afternoon, when the sunshine softly pours through antique lace curtains, you can stay on the sofa reading a good book forever, listening to the birds outside the window — it feels so good and peaceful. Júlia herself is a wonderful host. She's always there if you need anything, but gives you total privacy and is very respectful. Also, she was very kind to show me her art studio and tell some stories about her paintings, which I appreciate from the bottom of my heart. My vacation in Portbou without Júlia and her home would have been not even half that good, I feel lucky and privileged to have had a chance to know her and to stay in her home. There is no luxury, but sheer joy for a romantic heart who finds pleasure in simple, lovely things.