I highly recommend Ricard’s place and would happily stay again! The bedroom has air conditioning and a very comfortable bed, and stays very dark which made for some of the best night’s sleeps I’ve had in a while. The en suite bathroom were clean and the shower stayed hot and had great pressure. The closet attached to the bedroom had spacious drawers and two rods to hang clothes, so it was very easy to stay organized.
The living room can get a little warm during the hot months, but opening the window or balcony door can let in a cool breeze. The couch was very comfortable and spacious and the TV had Netflix and other streaming apps.
The kitchen was not well stocked so we had to buy our own basics, but there was a large bottle of water left in the fridge, which was exactly what we needed after traveling on a hot day.
The washer worked very well and was easy to use, and there are clotheslines and pins for easy drying. The front terrace is very homey, and has an incredible view of the Sagrada Familia. It was lovely to drink wine and look at the city, do yoga, or enjoy the warm nights from the terrace.
The neighborhood felt very safe and had everything you need nearby. There is a grocery store a minute’s walk away, along with a number of excellent restaurants, bars, and cafes (including one with iced lattes, which are a little hard to find in Europe).
It is easy to hail a taxi out on the main road parallel, and there is an easy walk to the bus and metro.
Ricard was very easy to communicate and always responded within an hour. He provided information on where to get covid tests when asked, as we needed to get them before being allowed back in the US. He gave us a very clean and comfortable place to call home during our time in Barcelona, and I would not hesitate to book with him again!