Montse was a great host from start to finish! She sent us a message in advance asking when we were arriving in order to take time off work to give us a proper welcome in her home. She provided us with delicious Spanish ham and beer, as well as took the time to explain the best way to visit the main attractions of the city from the apartment. This made us feel extremely welcome and helped us navigate better around this city. She provided us with maps and guides about Barcelona which we also used.
The room we stayed in was great! Very clean when we arrived and full of everything we needed. There is a TV in the room with a DVD player and some DVDs provided, however we did not use this as we got home pretty late every night. The bathroom is large and, even though you share it with guests staying a room on the other side of the house, is always kept clean. It has a nice shower with very warm water! The kitchen has a microwave, coffee maker and oven that you can use. A hob is also included in the kitchen, but due to cleanliness and safety reasons there is a sign asking guests not to use it.
The location of the apartment is very central! It is near 3 different metro stops (Verdaguer, Monumental and Girona) giving you access to many different metro lines that can take you to different parts of the city. It is also just a 10-15 minute walk from Passeig de Gracia - where you can do lots of shopping, visit the famous Gaudi house Casa Battlo and also take the train R2 to the airport!
Overall it was a great stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cosy and welcoming home in Barcelona. Thank you Montse!