Paola’s apartment was the perfect home away from home for my wife and I during our 5-night stay in Barcelona. The location just off the Poblenou rambla enabled us to walk to marvelous cafes, restaurants, ATMs, all manner of shops (I got my hair cut), and, of course, beaches. We felt quickly at ease. And getting anywhere downtown was two or three metro rides away.

The 5th floor (with elevator) apartment was spacious for two, clean, architecturally interesting, and well appointed. The kitchen, bathroom, and other rooms had everything we needed. While we were in Barcelona the weather was quite warm and humid, so we used the air conditioning a couple of nights (at Paola’s suggestion) and the fan every night. These worked to cool us down enough to sleep comfortably.

We could feel the care that Paola put into renovating and decorating her flat. And her generous amenities (like cold beer upon our arrival!) and local info & recommendations, etc., were thoughtful and generous. Paola is exactly the sort of host who makes airbnb a beautiful success.