Phil and Valeria's place was absolutely fantastic, and from the moment we arrived, they made us feel completely welcome. So much so that we even had drinks with them a few of the nights and by the end of our stay, we really felt at home in the apartment.
But to the details! Their apartment is located in an awesome neighborhood that has heaps of cool bars, restaurants and cafes and with the metro station a few minutes walk from the door, you can be downtown within 10 minutes. The room itself also has a lovely little balcony that looks out into the street and ensures the room never gets stuffy.
Phil and Valeria also went out of their way to help us with anything we needed, especially on the day we were leaving when they came taxi hunting with us when the city had shut down amongst the independence protests to ensure we were able to make our flight.
So if you're looking for a cool place to stay in Barcelona away from the tourist madness and in an area and apartment where you'll get a much more enjoyable and authentic experience, look no further than this great one!