This is a wonderful home for a family or group. We spent Christmas in Girona with our four children (teens through 20’s) and we all LOVED staying in this home. So much space, sunny bright exposure, very private and a short 10-15 minute stroll into Girona’s old town across a bridge and through a beautiful park.
The hosts were incredibly welcoming, responsive and kind; they clearly care that their guests enjoy their stay. For our family’s first visit to Girona this house could not have been much better.
The house is equipped with everything needed and many extras. The kitchen had absolutely everything for large family or group meal preparation and was also stocked with oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, coffee, sugar, tea, bottles of drinking water, etc. It is so nice not to have to buy such items when arriving for a vacation stay.
There were so many thoughtful touches. We appreciated the fluffy extra throw blankets in every room as well as for relaxing by the wood burning fire, plenty of cut firewood, a decorated full size Christmas tree to make us feel at home, a bottle of wine to welcome us, dinner reservations made for our family at a wonderful local reataurant within walking distance on our day of it arrival, and any questions we had about the town or the house always answered promptly. Amazing! The hosts were also very accommodating about a later departure time the day we left.
As for the house itself, we have to say it is pretty great. Even better than the pictures lead you to believe! The three storey home has a wonderful open main floor living space with a huge terrace and dining table for 8 people looking toward Girona’s old town across the river. It was sunny and warm enough at Christmas to have lunch on the terrace. The two upper floors have beautiful bedrooms (3 on second floor and a 4th attic room with 2 more beds). The roof top terrace has panoramic views and comfortable outdoor couches for enjoying the views and all day sun looking toward the old city. On Christmas day it was so warm on the private rooftop terrace that we needed to wear shorts and tank tops! Awesome. Loved the roof deck!
The property is 100% private and beautifully maintained. It is located on its own hill (the only house on this hill). Very private yet so close to everything! The pool and outdoor areas of the property are really quite grand and very beautiful - we only wish we had been able to enjoy the outdoor living areas during warmer months.
From the house it is about a 10-15 minute easy walk to old town, which we found to be pleasant both night and day - although the road and bridge gets a fair amount of traffic for that section of the walk.
There is a full size grocery store a few blocks from the house, about a 5 minute walk, very convenient for anything you might need. There is also a nearby local street with small shops, a bakery, a few cafes, etc, just around the corner from the house.
We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you Maria Luz and family for a truly wonderful stay!