I enjoyed every moment of my stay with Esther and I would heartily recommend her as a host. Esther is warm and welcoming and I really felt looked after. The apartment is in a great location, right in the middle of the Gothic Quarter and is very convenient for exploring the area. There are lots of great places to eat nearby and plenty of interesting shops too.
When you stay with Esther you are not only staying in her home but also in her personal space. But although the apartment is very small Esther makes sure you always have your privacy and she does this very gracefully. I had quiet time whenever I wanted it and I was always very comfortable. One thing to note is that the toilet is very small and would not be suitable for a large person. I am not that big (a little heavier than I would like to be!!!) but I found it the most challenging part of my stay – lol! Still this was not really a problem and it worked fine.
I had the roof terrace to myself pretty much all the time except when I came back early and unexpectedly once during the daytime, when she invited me to share a delicious lunch with her and her lovely friend, Paulo. We had a really nice time in the sunshine – very pleasant indeed.
The roof terrace has fantastic views across the rooftops of the Gothic area and you really get a great sense of living with the people of Barcelona here.
Esther is a wonderful host and a really lovely person. If I lived in Barcelona Esther would be my friend, I hope.