My parents and I just returned from a wonderful 10-day holiday vacation in Barcelona. Our stay at Irene's place was most enjoyable. Irene and her mom greeted us upon our arrival and made us feel welcome and comfortable. The place was super clean and cozy. Irene also spent some time explaining the surrounding area and gave us an awesome recommendation for a place to have lunch in the vicinity.

The apartment was well equipped and had everything we needed. My parents had their own bedroom to themselves, while I slept on a sofa bed in the living room, which was very comfortable. All rooms have separate doors which gave us privacy and space to relax without disturbing each other.

I absolutely loved the spaciousness and the abundance of light in the apartment. It was a bit too cold to spend time on the beautiful balcony but I bet it is awesome during the warmer season.

The neighborhood is very authentic, and has an old city Barcelona-feel which gives you a sense for a local neighborhood and how locals go about their day-to-day routine. I appreciated the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture through living in a non-tourist neighborhood. Having said that, the place is just steps away from the metro and is within 10-15 minutes walk from La Rambla and Barceloneta. It is really well situated for someone who wants to explore the city.

I would like to thank Irene for being such a great host. We had a fantastic time and would love to come back one day soon.