5 stars!

Our stay at Thomas' flat was wonderful. The apartment is in the best neighbourhood in Barcelona, El Born - full of restaurants, cafes, artisan boutiques, and a short walk to the beach, the major cathedrals, and all the other spots you'll likely visit. It was very clean, and had pretty much everything we needed. Thomas/Marcella were quick to reply to any requests we had.

I travelled with my 60-year old mother, and the narrow, winding staircase was a little scary (she didn't know she was scared of heights until now!) especially when we were trying to get our bags down. But we managed, and it's good exercise to climb a few flights of stairs every day. Thomas did ask me to confirm I was okay with it before we booked, and by the end of the trip we were used to it.

The bed in the master bedroom is very comfortable, but the 2nd bed is not very comfortable.

The shower is great with good pressure and lots of hot water. We used the clothes dryer every day, but the washing machine was broken when we got there. Thomas compensated us 20 euro for the hassle of going to the laudromat.

There were only 2 towels and 1 hand towel, which wasn't quite enough for 2 women for 5 nights.

The rooftop patio is gorgeous, although it was a little cool for us to really get to enjoy it. We'll have to come back in summer!

Overall, I would definitely recommend staying in this beautiful apartment. But if you are older or scared of heights, maybe find somewhere with a wider staircase.

Thank you Thomas!