I was a bit skeptical booking another AirBnB after a mediocre experience in London. Jon and his penthouse has convinced me this is the way to travel with a family! I’ll start with Jon who could not have been a nicer person, he’s the guy you would love to have as a neighbor or friend. His communication leading up to our stay was amazing and he was incredibly responsive and checked in while we were in Barcelona.
On to the penthouse- this was a perfect space for our family of 4 and an example where pictures don’t do it justice. Jon had informed me that he remodeled the apartment and hadn’t had time to arrange for professional photos so it’s more updated than the pictures on AirBnB. The 2 bedrooms are of ample size, this is Europe so don’t expect huge rooms, but the master was great with a king sized bed and the 2nd bedroom had twin beds which worked fine for our girls, 8 and 10. The real selling point for us was the HUGE private terrace where I had coffee each morning and the kids drew pictures and ate breakfast. The functional kitchen and washer/dryer created value for travelers looking to cook some meals or pack a little lighter.
The location was perfect, about a 5 minute walk to La Rambla and Plaça Catalunya without all of the noise and congestion right outside the apartment. There is a subway station right at the corner, a coffee shop next door, a convenience store next door, and everything you could need within a 5-10 minute walk.
Don’t hesitate to book Jon’s penthouse if it is available!!