I stayed at Sergio’s Gracia apartment for 8 days. While the location is excellent and the hosts very attentive, the apartment fell short of what we had expected based on previous ratings: it was worn down and not clean. I would recommend for weekend travellers who do not intend to spend much/any time in the apartment, but for travellers intending to work remotely/spend meaningful time in the apartment, I would not.
Pros:
- Excellent location. Gracia has a village vibe, full of good bars and restaurants. Everything you could need within a 5 minute walk, and not far from tourist attractions either.
- Hosts were attentive and responded promptly to our requests.
Cons:
- The apartment was not clean. The outdoor area — one of the mains reasons we chose the apartment given our 8 day stay — was absolutely filthy, and could not be used at all despite the lovely weather. Similarly, cutlery, plates, pots, and pans were dirty.
- Generally, the apartment was quite worn and is in need of refurbishment. This might not be problematic for weekend travellers, but for a week long stay was not ideal. We would not recommend to anyone intending to work remotely in Barcelona.