If you find yourself looking at Jose Luis' place; just book it. My husband and I travel the world and due to my food allergies, we find it easiest to have Breakfast and Dinner at "home".
To date, Jose Luis place is our favorite apartment we have ever stayed in and we've stayed in some amazing places.
Why is it our favorite?
Jose Luis greeted us curbside and went over all the particulars. Within 20 minutes we had a message letting us know where to eat, where to shop, offered to get us Covid testing upon departure and very reasonable taxi to the airport. We didn't use the Covid testing nor the taxi as we had already arranged this. Just shows how committed Jose Luis is to have his guests have an amazing time.
The Mercado, only two blocks away, has amazing fish, meats, vegetables, coffee, bread. And downstairs from that is a grocery store with amazing fish counter and a place to get all your other items.
We went every day to the Mercado to buy fresh fish and vegetables which we cooked at Jose Luis place. Easy walk to all the tourist areas. However, I invite you to stay a while and take in life in Catalonia. We stayed for 3 days which was way too short and are now thinking of staying for 3 months next year. It was simply that good.
The apartment has two very comfortable beds; a walk in shower and another shower/tub combo. Water pressure was very good. Oven made beautiful bread and fish. The cooktop heats up very quickly and cools very quickly for an electric hub. There is a very good nespresso machine, plenty of high quality pans, kettle, coffee, teas, sugar, water, milk, and croissants provided. There is even a big, stylish, classy orange/lemon squeezer to use. If I had one suggestion, it would be to include more kitchen knives and a salad spinner. We had no issues cooking anything we wanted to cook and the quality of the food at the Mercado was heavenly.
The building itself is gorgeous with high quality elevator. Brand new washer with 3 combo dry cycles. Also plenty of space to hang cloths inside and out.
The place is more beautiful than the pictures. The art is extraordinary. The apartment is immaculate but at the same time, we felt at home instantly.
Thank you Jose Luis for a most amazing stay. We will return!