- Joana was a lovely host, she met us there on time and was very prompt in all of our dealings with her. She responded very quickly and helpfully to any messages I sent her.

- The neighbourhood was very lively, with an excellent market just up the street and a nice coffee shop (Syra) and bakeries just along the road. There were a couple of shops to buy amenities close by as well.

- The bed was super comfy and the shower was excellent, though I must say it was pretty low down. I'm 5'7 and it was perfect for me but I think you'll struggle if you're 5'10 or over. There was shampoo, conditioner and a hairdryer all provided which was very nice.

- The kitchen was functional but not particularly well equipped. It's definitely one pot recipe time given the small space and only having two hot plates.

- Joana asked for a €100 deposit as stated in the listing. Given the world we live in, this is completely understandable and acceptable. It would have been nice if there had been a list of requirements for this deposit that could be signed by both parties (we did get all of our deposit back with no hassle at all). The other downside was that the deposit was in cash and left me with €100 to exchange once I got home meaning I got hammered by the bank on the exchange rate twice.

**It's worth noting that the following two points are out with the control of the host and i'm sure if she could do anything about it then she would.**

- My main negative was the noise. There is a significant amount of noise from the upstairs neighbors. There are also parties held in the square at the end of the street which involved drumming bands, parades and all sorts.

-Finally there were a couple of occasions where people would lean against the glass front of the apartment, seemingly just to have a chat or to meet up with some friends. This was a bit intimidating, when we were inside the apartment.

Overall I would say it was a pretty good experience, though if I was coming back to Barcelona it probably wouldn't be my first choice.