Before things heated up again for the Fall, we decided to travel to Barcelona for a week and have a mini-honeymoon. (We have not managed to schedule or plan our actual "honeymoon" yet, but I am digging this idea of spontaneous, mini trips as a way to keep a little celebration in our lives!) Thanks to Pepo and his sweet and centrally-located pad, we were set!

I've stayed at AirBnB apts. before but this time I involved my husband in the selection of our home away from home in Barcelona. He immediately got the sense that Pepo was a cool guy and he liked the modern, masculine feel of the apartment. I liked the modern and functional kitchen, although I was really looking for a terrace for a leisurely breakfast. We both though air conditioning was a must have, so we went with Pepo's apartment.

Very responsive and upfront communication. Although Pepo was out of town, he made arrangements for a friend to meet us at the apartment and help us get set up. Very easy.

The only suggestion would be to have a list of useful landmarks in the neighborhood: closest grocery store and its hours of operation; nearest copy/phone/fax place; closest coffeshop (El Diagonal--out the door and to the left); closest pharmacy and hours.