Wow, where to start?!? This flat was gorgeous beyond words! It kind of feels like you're staying in living artwork.

The Carbonells make you feel instantly at home and it was really more like staying with dear, old friends than anything else. Sean met me at the door and helped me with my bags (which was quite the endeavor as I was making a 3 1/2 week tour of Europe and there were quite a few rather heavy bags). He gave me a full tour of the flat and gardens and told me about the history of the building and the flat (did you know that the adjoining apartment where the Carbonells live is the Mother's flat in the film "All About My Mother" http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WNLxW9X3P1o/TUbyQPMJ8nI/AAAAAAAABUY/8zF4N5noCZY/s1600/6766073_gal.jpg). Sean even had some delicious snacks for me in the kitchen in case I was hungry!

The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. There's a lovely balcony overlooking the main road that allows for great people watching while enjoying some delicious Spanish wine and tapas. The living area is huge. The kitchen and bathroom are perfect.

I was spending a weekend in Barcelona by myself after having been there for work during the week. The space was rather large for just one person but would be perfect for larger group. I'm a bit of an extrovert so I was worried about being bored and lonely but the first night I was invited by Sean and his cousins to go see some Flamenco and enjoy traditional Spanish tapas. We had a blast and I felt perfectly at home!

On the last day of my stay, Sean even drove me to the airport and helped me get my massive amount of luggage situated. Such above and beyond service all around.

I'll be staying here on any future stays to Barcelona as well :).