I recently retired so my husband and I celebrated this occasion by spending the month of May in Barcelona. Both the city and the apartment were fabulous and the host was wonderful. So many key attractions (the Batllo house) were within a short walking distance along with terrific restaurants, a large convenient grocery store and a great fresh market. To say that the apartment was conveniently located is an understatement. After thoroughly touring the city by foot daily I honestly couldn't find a better location. If I were in the market to purchase an apartment this would be the spot I would pick. And the apartment is absolutely lovely. We kept the drapes open in the master bedroom so that when the sun came up, we could look out on the terrace. And as much as I like to sample Catalonian food, I also like to cook so I really enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen. The apartment also has an excellent library containing art and travel books etc. which is just another example of the thoughtful touches added by the host. And, of course, the host is listed as a super host and she certainly deserves that title. Ana is warm, smart and efficient. Always super responsive and incredibly helpful from start to finish, texting me with info on additional museums and sites I might enjoy.
All in all it was a dream vacation, in an ideal spot enhanced by a great host.