We are a couple, booked in for 8 nights. We had to climb up 3 floors (50+ steps) and Javier, who met us, kindly helped carry our luggage up to the top floor studio apartment.
There were two Ikea dining room chairs. One collapsed within minutes of arrival. It was broken and useless. We asked for a replacement. A “technician” came after a few days. He put in a few screws, didn’t have any washers, so he used cup hooks instead. It fell apart again a few days later.
We reported that there were no plugs for the kitchen sink or bathroom basin. The host eventually only sent one for the kitchen sink, which didn’t fit properly. There was no microwave oven or any blankets or doonas.
The place was clean, except for a mouldy odour in the bathroom and a very slippery floor in the shower.
The location was good, close to shops, supermarkets and restaurants and 5-7 minutes walk either way to the Metro stations. We enjoyed an evening drink sitting outside at the lively Plaza de Gracia around the corner and had a pleasant meal at Godot cafe within metres.
If the host had spent just a few euros on the basics, eg. A non-slip shower mat, more rubbish bags and toilet paper, kitchen & bathroom basin plugs, a light blanket, decent chairs, etc. we would have had a far more comfortable and enjoyable stay.