Over a 5 week period we stayed in 10 European Airbnb’s. This flat was our only negative experience. We loved Barcelona but we were happy when we got to leave this rental. I have nothing against the host. We never met them. And I’m guessing originally this was a nice place, but they let it get run down.
Pros:
Good communication
Fantastic location
Plenty of space
Helpful information book
Fine kitchen/washing machine
Cons:
The bed- springs were literally coming up and almost out of the thin mattress. LOTS OF THEM making sleep very problematic. The pillows were literally so stained they were more yellow than white.
Linens- 2 towels and they were old enough to feel like sand paper. Stained pillows were beyond thin and old.
Pictures: not representational. No coffee table. A partial couch with no back cushions and a blanket to cover stains.
Basic cleaning was ok. But then you start to see the mold in the bathroom and falling apart furniture.
Noise- from the street almost none with superior windows. Walls in the bedroom were paper thin. It sounded like different renters most nights partying until 1 or 2 in the morning. This is of course not the hosts fault.
If you are young kids who don’t care about cleanliness and want to live in a dorm type flat, this may be for you.
It’s too bad since the “bones” of the place are lovely with brick walls, space, great view and a tremendous location. If they ever decide to replace almost everything inside, it would be a great rental.
I hate leaving a negative review (and never have), but I can not recommend this rental.