Mar’s place is pure magic. My four adult friends and I were there for about two weeks and we were very comfortable sharing the space. The interior design is heavenly, from the decorative moldings to the lovely sitting rooms to the wooden floors. My flight arrived almost 6 hours before check-in and Mar and her husband were wonderful about meeting with me earlier so that I could drop off my bags.
The location of Mar’s place is beyond perfect. The supermarket is literally around the corner. Check out Rodriguez & Co. for meals that will make you feel loved from the inside out and Danielo at Bloom makes the best mojitos I’ve ever had. The Gothic Quarter & Barcelona Cathedral, La Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas, the main plazas, and other sites are all within a 20-25 minute walking distance and the metro is about an 8- minute walk. The apartment is in an older building so you can hear the neighbors walking around late at night or early in the morning but no one had a problem with this. The washing machine is a bit compact and you’ll have to line dry your clothes but we actually enjoyed wash day because of it lol!
We all loved staying there and I was truly sad to leave. I’ll be returning to Barcelona with my adult kids and I will be planning that trip around the availability of Mar’s apartment. That’s just how special her place is.