It has taken me some time to review my nearly 5 week stay at this AMAZING loft in Barcelona. There are not enough adjectives to completely describe it or the experience I had. But I will try.

If you search on studios or one bedroom apartments in Barcelona, you will most likely end up with over 300 results. After scrolling through them for hours and hours you will pretty much come to the same conclusion I did PRIOR to booking my Airbnb…….”They all look alike”. Then as I was just about to give up I stumbled across this amazing loft. Now keep in mind, I had not actually stayed there yet, but the listing itself spoke to me. I loved the area. I did not want to stay in the tourist areas. I wanted to immerse myself in Barcelona because I am moving there.

Ok, enough about me.

The loft:
Stylish is an understatement. This loft is so cozy, well appointed, and a perfect place to call home while in Barcelona. It has a very, very comfortable and good sized bed. Quality linens, nice pillows. There is even hidden storage under the bed. Perfect for suitcases.

The kitchen is beyond what you would expect. I am a chef and I had no trouble preparing meals. The refrigerator was so big. There is an easy to use washing machine, and combination microwave/normal oven. To put it briefly, a perfectly appointed and equipped kitchen.

The bathroom is spacious and modern. Wonderfully large shower, stylish vanity and sink.

The storage in the loft was massive. For just one person I barely filled half of it. Great TV with all the media options a person could ask for. Amazon Prime, YouTube, Netflix, and so many others.

The security system is easy to use and gives you a sense “of security”, even though the building always felt safe. This is a very quiet loft as well. Even if I left a window open at night, the only thing that ever woke me up as the birds. The loft faces into a courtyard area with numerous buildings and many apartments. I rarely heard anyone the entire 5 weeks.

The area:
I totally loved the cultural diversity of the area. It is filled with so much life. Everyone was so friendly and I enjoyed just walking the neighborhood. So many food options. You are literally 5 minutes from anything you need, including two great gyms, a solarium, markets, pharmacies, and restaurants. The best burger in Barcelona (my opinion) is Fat Schmucks just around the corner. The Sant Antoni market is far better and far less touristy than La Boqueria. However, if you are so inclined to visit La Boqueria on occasion, It’s only a 5 – 8 minute walk. Las Rambla and Place de Catauunya were an easy 10 minute walk as well.

Most importantly, I always felt safe in the neighborhood.

The Host:
Three letters… OMG!!! Beatriz is AMAZING!!! So friendly, so helpful, available 24/7 it seemed like, to answer any questions I might have had about restaurants, transportation, shopping, and whatever. Even prior to my arrival she was so helpful. Like having my own private concierge. If I needed anything for the loft, she would have it shipped via Amazon practically the next day. I truly got the sense that she genuinely cared about me and my experience. We never had the opportunity to meet face to face during my stay because the had just given birth to twin daughters, but I hope to do so in the future during my next stay.

Bottom Line:
You can look all you want, but you will not find a more gracious host, a more stylish loft, in such a centrally located area of Barcelona. Just do me a favor, don’t book up all the nights because I will return and when I do, this is my home in Barcelona.