The apartment itself is truly beautiful. It’s airy, spacious and much bigger than it appears in photos. The terrace is sunny and covered with lovely plants. Communication prior to our stay was sparse but after speaking to Airbnb support we started receiving much quicker responses. Myriam was very kind once we arrived (she met us at the train station to give us the keys) and dealt with any issues we had to the best of her ability.
However, the amenities in the apartment are lacking. The towels and bedding are not very good quality and the kitchen is only equipped to the bare minimum. The induction stove requires specific pots and pans but most of the ones provided would not work. There was no hairdryer as advertised (although Myriam was quick to reimburse us when we went out and bought one) and there were also missing staples such as a laundry rack, toilet paper, shower essentials and basic cleaning supplies, all of which we purchased ourselves. There were also some flickering lights throughout the apartment but we were advised that there was no electrician available since it was August and everyone in Barcelona was on vacation.
Lastly, note that the wifi is controlled by the second rental unit next door. At one point the guests there unplugged the router and we lost connection. Myriam’s handyman had to go in and plug it back in. Otherwise, the connection was good.
Overall, the apartment has lots of potential for comfortable long-term stays but is currently overpriced based on the amenities provided.