Our entire experience with Rosa was perfect. She is the best host you could imagine: kind, warm, welcoming and as sweet a person you will meet in Barcelona. Her communications, directions, recommendations and accommodation were excellent. We felt as though we were staying with a friend the entire time we were at her apartment. Having access to our own bathroom (which was spotless) was a great bonus.
Upon arrival to her apartment, which is easily accessible with a short walk from the metro, we were greeted with sincere hugs and kisses and enjoyed endless tapas snacks and drinks with Rosa in her dining room.
Rosa will tell you what restaurants to try, give you advice about getting around and she even had a friend of hers take us to the airport!
We enjoyed a nice drink with Rosa at her favourite neighbourhood pub on our last evening and got to meet some of her friends and family as well!
The Internet is fast, the bed is comfy, the shared space is inviting and the neighbourhood is very safe. We felt very secure at any time of day or night and we're glad we didn't stay in a touristy neighbourhood.
If you are planning to travel about from this neighbourhood, buy a T-10 metro pass and use the Arc de Triomf station. The city and the metro are simple to navigate.
Overall, we could not say enough about what a wonderful host Rosa is. We would recommend her home to anyone!!