We went for a family trip to Spain - our first stop was Madrid and then Barcelona where we stayed in Arina’s apartment. I would like to highlight that the apartment is in a good location, we could walk pretty much everywhere (we don’t mind longer walks either) - and there are nice, very Spanish little streets and squares a few minutes away where locals eat and drink and we loved joining in and the whole atmosphere of the area. We also had a nice welcome pack from the host which was very helpful . Arina also communicated with us very well - she is a nice and friendly host and she gave us local tips on where to eat which was very useful. So all in all we had a great time!
However, I would like to mention a few things which can hopefully be useful for future guests. The apartment is not as new, modern or stylish as the photos suggest - it’s a nice place but all in all it is a bit worn out. Also, in the front and back bedrooms you can get quite a lot of noise from the staircase and the patio which the main bedroom overlooks so for sensitive sleepers it’s probably not the best place to stay. Apart from that it’s all good - thank you Arina for all your help.