We arrived in Barcelona a day before our cruise. Never tried air b & b before but decided to take chance because we wanted a more authentic experience. Plus, they had so many positive reviews. I am so glad we booked with them!!!
Jaques & Aline were so very accomodating & helpful! They quickly answered emails & text messages and helped us navigate from airpirt to taxi to their home. It was too easy!
Once we arrived Jaques met us right at the front door...not sure how he knew when ee would arrive?!! He showed us around, explained their wonderful book of info & gave us keys. (Be aware while it says 1st floor, you still need to walk up several flights of stairs to get to their apt) The flat was minimalist, lovely & very clean! My favorite part was the view out their kitchen window . you literally were seeing neighbors right across from you! & all the way down. But it was soooo quiet. (Would not suggest for crying babies/little kids or loud people out of respect to neighbors.)
As I said, this is a neighborhood location so you're not in overpriced tourist trap! It was only 2 blocks one way to metro & 2 blocks another way that leads to AMAZING SELECTION of tapas restaurants!! We had the best time walking in the evening from place to place trying everything. We felt very safe! While there was no air conditioning, they had lots of fans. Next morning they called cab for us who was waiting right outside door! It was seamless and we will definately stay here again!!
Cruise tip: walk left down a minute or so on your right is a little grocery store. For $1 euro you can buy huge jugs of water!! Vendors were selling tiny bottles for $350 euro! We brought 2 big jugs for 12 night cruise & used it to refill small water bottles! Saved us a ton of $$$