Maria Luisa has been a great host. I don't think you will find a better host in Barcelona. She is warm, kind, outgoing, and takes excellent care of her guests. We were three people staying in the apartment for a month, and we had a blast.
The communication was excellent and easygoing. As soon as we booked the apartment, Maria Luisa started to take care of us as a family. She provided us a description of how we could get to the apartment effortlessly from the airport. She then greeted us upon our arrival and gave us tips and suggestions for what to do and where to visit in Barcelona. Even though she does not speak much English, this was not a problem for us, as she had a translator with her when we arrived. It could not have gone any better! She also stayed in touch, making sure we had everything we needed our entire stay.
Everything was neat and clean when we arrived, and the neighborhood is just precious. You will find cozy cafes, small supermercados, and pharmacies within 30 seconds from the apartment.
The apartment has a beautiful and large balcony, with sun from noon until sundown. We have spent numerous hours on the balcony, enjoying the sun and eating dinners. There is also a park right on the corner. If you want to go for an easy hike or a run, a beautiful museum and nature park called montjüic is the perfect place to go. It has an incredible view, and it's only a 10-minute walk from the apartment!
The location is perfect, and it's not in the so-called "centrum" (La Rambla) with all the tourists, which is ideal if you truly want a great Barcelona experience. With that being said, (La Rambla) and (La Barceloneta) are only a 10-minute subway ride away. We found the subway convenient to use when traveling around the city. The subway station is only a 3-minute walk from the apartment.
We have had an enjoyable stay and could not have asked for a better host. It has truly been a pleasure. Thank you so much for all your hospitality and kindness. We will definitely revisit this place.
Kind regards, Fride, Julia & Thea