My husband, 10-year-old daughter and I just returned from a wonderful week in Barcelona. Staying at Mayke's apartment was one of the best parts of our trip.

After a morning of delayed flights and an airport cab ride that dropped us at the wrong address, Mayke very kindly rescued my daughter and me by coming to find us at a cafe near her apartment. It's just as lovely as it appears in the photos and it's located in an elegant neighbourhood with a metro stop (Tetuan), grocery stores, bars and restaurants just steps from the front door. At the end of a long day of sightseeing, it was wonderful to return to our home away from home for a nice dinner on the terrace and a change of clothes before heading back out into the Eixample neighbourhood to stroll the streets. The architecture in the area is breathtaking.

The apartment has all amenities you'll need to make your stay in Barcelona feel luxurious. I especially appreciated the top-story view of the city and being able to do laundry. My daughter was thrilled to have her own bathroom.

Mayke, thank you so much for being such a gracious host, before and during our visit. We hope to return to Barcelona soon and when we do, we'll look you up again!

Greer, Govert and Bella