Barbara and Ian are some of the loveliest people I`ve met, and staying with them for four nights on a recent and first ever trip to Barcelona was wonderful. They will welcome you into their home as a friend, make sure you have everything, help you find your way around, offer advice and local tips on what to see and where to go, and are available basically any time to reply to your messages. The living space you get is huge: a separate suite, if you will, consisting of a bedroom area with an enormous and super soft king sized bed, and a lounge area with a sofa, a writing desk and chair, and a little cozy corner perfect for reading, chilling, or whatever. Your window and mini terrace looks right onto the picturesque street. The beautiful old church is just a stone`s throw away. When you arrive you will feel like you`ve entered a hidden boutique hotel. Their flat is artsy and unique and truly insta-worthy. You will be welcomed with warmth, and a bowl of fruit, and artisanal sparkling water, and even chocolates on your pillow! You are free to use the kitchen, and you share the bathroom, which is not an issue at all. Their home is right in the middle of the gorgeous Gothic quarter, super close the main walking street, the port, the beach, and the city centre. The bus from the airport stops about 8 minutes from their home. All in all, it was the perfect calm, quiet, and conveniently located oasis I was hoping for, but never really expected to find. I can`t wait to be back soon!