Clara was very helpful in getting me situated for my stay in Barcelona. She and her husband were on vacation themselves when I arrived, but she gave excellent, easy directions to get the apartment and coordinated for me to meet with her father upon my arrival. The apartment was well furnished with a double bed set in a loft above the living room, a living room with a couch, tv, table, wireless router, and shelf space, linked to a cute patio with a shade. There was a kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, stove, and refrigerator. Clara also made sure to have a few basics (some food, wine, water, etc) there upon my arrival, which was appreciated. There was also a bathroom, which was the only part of the apartment I could complain about: the shower was a little small, which meant I tended to get water all over the place, and there was no central drain in the floor to clear the water afterwards. Other than this, though, the apartment's layout and design was very nice, with plenty of storage space and furnishings.

Clara provided numerous maps and information about the city, which was also very helpful. The building in which the apartment is located is very nice and quiet, and I didn't have any problems with any other tenants. The neighborhood is relaxed, with grocery stores and little cafes nearby all along the street (Carrer de Mandri). The apartment is set North of Barcelona's city center, but there are many ways to easily get downtown -- during the day, either the 58 or 64 bus lines run downtown from Muntaner (3 short blocks east) and the N8 runs a similar route at night. The buses returning from city center run right by Mandri, making that even easier. There is also the option of taking the subways ... thd L6 line has a terminal maybe a 10 minute walk south and a bit east from the apartment. A 10-pass mass transit ticket, which works for buses and trains, is very cheap and costs 10.30 euros. Clara even provided one of these upon my arrival. A taxi from the center of the city should be about 10 euros, should you choose that route.

This apartment is ideal for one or two guests, and I very much enjoyed my time in the apartment and in Barcelona generally. Thank you for hosting me!