Monica was great from the moment of booking her place. She was quick to respond to my emails and answering my questions as well as suggesting the top places to visit in Barcelona. She gave very accurate directions on how to get from the airport to her apartmet. Once, there, she gave great directions on how to get around Barcelona and had many maps and brochures available for my use. I arrived late in the evening and was going to go to a store or restaurant for food, but she instead made me my first Spanish omelet of onions and potatoes - delicious! Monica was friendly and helpful so I was able to make the most of my time in Barcelona. In additon to giving me directions to all the places I wanted to visit, she also directed me to Mercat de la Boqueria and Mercat de Santa Caterina, where I picked up things for supper (as well as things to bring back home and eat there!) that combined with items that Monica had, so we could make a dinner together on my last evening in Barcelona.
The apartment was clean and had a wonderful outside deck with a nice view of the city. Be prepared to climb the three sets of stairs to her apartment.
Be sure to ask her about her shoe store! Fabulous!