Just a few things that we noticed needed attention and improvement: some of the silverware and cups were a bit dirty. Some of the outlets didn’t work or were loose to charge our phones. More closet space and hangers would have been helpful in the smaller bedroom especially. . More comfortable pillows and bedding would also greatly improve the quality of a stay.. It was a bit hot without AC’s in the bedrooms, only one AC in the living room, and I can only imagine how much worse it would have been if we had come during hotter temperatures! Screens on the living room and bedroom windows would help, we were unable to open the windows in the large bedroom and living room, or even the door to the terrace, (especially without AC this would have been helpful), because so many mosquitoes and flies would get in. The fridge could be a bit larger, we had room in it only for a few things.
Also, having a broader selection of TV channels or Netflix or premium channels would have been great. There were only a few basic local channels, all in Spanish, which we didn’t understand. The apartment could use some updating and renovating. There was no shelving or space in the bathroom or the shower to put any things, and for 3 people we barely had room for our towels let alone other personal hygiene items.
Two set of keys would have also been helpful. We couldn’t go out separately, which was an inconvenience at times.
Otherwise, it’s a cute apartment, has all the basic things you need in the kitchen to prepare food, the terrace was great to have coffee outside and for the smoker in our family to have a cigarette, great convenient location and it served our main needs while exploring Barcelona. Maria was great about checking me in and showing me around the apt and the area, as I was the first to arrive. The binder you prepared with helpful local information was also great. Maria was communicative and very helpful and responsive when, at the end of our stay, I asked her to call a taxi for airport, since we didn’t speak much Spanish.
The location is great, lots of little cafes, restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and grocery store within a few min walk. Metro station is 2 blocks away. Taxis can be stopped within 2-3 blocks of the apt on the main “Garcia” road. We enjoyed our stay in Barcelona and we will definitely be back!