We stayed at Pablo’s and Franziska's apartment in November 2013 and it was just wonderful. We found the place as described and even better! Everything you might need is there: a well equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room with sofa, flat screen TV and dining table for 4, 2 cosy bedrooms, a bathroom with bidet, a walk-in wardrobe for all the stuff you might bring, a washing machine, and a great roof terrace to relax or hang out your wash. The apartment is tastefully furnished, airy and sunny and provides enough space for 4 sleeps. Linen and towels are provided and are all very clean, soft and cuddly. Staying there with our 17 month old daughter we had enough space to play and romp around (by the way: best wooden pegs ever to play with!) and our hosts were so kind to buy a new cot especially for the baby – thank you Pablo and Franziska!
As other guests mentioned before, the next metro (Joanic) and bus stops are only a few blocks away. You'll find restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries, pubs, drugstores, and everything you might need close by. And it’s worth strolling through the streets and plaças of the Vila de Gracia district, where you will discover even more bars, cafés, restaurants, markets, shops and playgrounds. We loved the empanada shop Franziska recommended us and also had great tapas at Lalola. If you are enthusiastic about Gaudí and the Spanish Modernisme you can walk up the hill to Park Güell, discover the Sagrada Familia, or stroll down Passeig de Gràcia. Everything is quite close.
The neighbours in the house were friendly and helpful with our daughter. So we felt welcome and somehow at home within a few days.
I would definitely recommend this place to others as it is a cosy retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and at the same time conveniently located to explore the Barcelona you like. Book and enjoy!