We had a great time at Mayke's apartment. We gave 4 stars as there were just a couple of niggles, but first the positive:
- Mayke was friendly and quick at getting back to us throughout. Check-in and check-out were both easy and we were able to leave our bags and check out later which was a massive help with a young baby.
- The terraces were amazing and got the sun all day. There are two sunloungers too which weren't in the pictures so they were a nice surprise.
Location of the apartment is brilliant - only a 15 minute walk to La Ramblas and there are loads of nice restaurants etc in the immediate area. We loved the handy supermarket across the road for essentials, the organic food shop for fresh juices and smoothies, pastries etc, the bakery and the restaurant downstairs which did great cocktails and mocktails! The Arc de Triomf is a bit further along the road and if you keep going through to the park you get to the zoo and then further along to the beach. We walked everywhere apart from cabs to and from the airport.
- Basics such as toilet rolls, shower gel etc were provided.
- We could get Netflix on the TV and YouTube but not a lot else, but then who needs TV when you have an amazing city on your doorstep?!
The less positive:
- The towels and bedding could have been fresher - they smelt a little damp, perhaps left in the washer too long or put away before properly dry?
- There were a few things that could have done with repairing or replacing - for example there were some loose sharp screws on the loungers, chipped plates etc.
- The plumbing wasn't great in the bathrooms and unfortunately there wasn't a bin for tissue and the bidet didn't work, but there were two bathrooms and one of them seemed to be okay.
Overall the apartment is just as pictured and described, plenty of space for two couples and a baby, light and airy, amazing sunny terraces and is in a fantastic location! With the couple of niggles above sorted we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again when next in Barcelona.
Thank you Mayke!