Look no further, seriously.
I'm a frequent traveler but this was my first Airbnb stay as I'd usually choose hotels. I was therefore very cautious and unsure about a lot of things, but the host made me feel right at home from the first contact. This was a vacation trip for my parents' anniversary. I cancelled my other reservations and gave my business to Casilda's Flats because of the host's outstanding service, warmth and willingness to help. The host and their team went above and beyond to make sure my family and I were comfortable not only with regards to the logistics of our trip but also with any doubts or questions we would have - and we had a lot! They even booked us a door to door cab when we were going to an event and unsure about how to get there! I was in touch with the host most of the time and got timely and extremely helpful responses. This host really cares about your well-being and safety.
The location of the flat is absolutely fantastic! It's literally a three-minute walk to the beach and it's located on a very relaxed pedestrian street with an abundance of restaurants, bars and stores. Literally a 10 to 15 minute drive or a 40 minute walk to LA Rambla and all the popular tourist attractions. Taxi to Palau de la Musica will cost you around €10 on a busy night, for instance. There are buses close by as well as a bike sharing station (you must register online for it prior to using).
The place is extra clean, great for 1-3 guests (a bed and a futon). It's equipped with everything you might need, no matter how long you're planning on staying for. You'll have a large fridge and a freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a coffee maker as well as all the utensils. They left us plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, dishwashing liquid, shampoo, body wash, towels, etc.
There's fast WiFi, a large flat screen TV, a safe, an iron with an ironing board, a hair dryer, a large balcony with a cozy coffee table and chairs on it, and much more. The bedroom is super cozy and comfortable, the sheets were crisp clean and smelled new! My parents slept so well!
The place has cctv, it is alarmed and lockable, the alarm system has the option of dialling emergency services such as police or ambulance at the push of a button. The building is secure and locked. Secure parking was kindly offered by the host as a part of our stay - a rare luxury in this busy and vibrant city.
I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be in touch with the host during my next trip to Barcelona! You will have an amazing stay and you will want to refer everyone to this amazing host. Definitely give this host a try and see for yourself!