Montserrat and her husband were wonderful hosts and their apartment was even better than expected (it was much bigger than I anticipated). We are a family of four (two adults, one 7 year old and one 3 year) travelling from Vancouver, Canada. Montserrat and her husband met us upon our arrival and provided us with an orientation of the apartment (which was sparkling clean), provided us with some tips and suggestions, and also provided us with a bottle of wine and water.
The apartment is quiet (not facing the street) and very spacious. Each room (including the living room) has air conditioning. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. All the windows had room darkening shades (we brought our own but didnt need to use it).
There were two bathrooms and showers in both which was much appreciated when four people are trying to get ready for the day.
The kitchen has everything you will need to cook just about anything. Anything they dont have, there is a very good grocery store around the corner that will most likely carry it.
There is a washer but no dryer but there are three clothesline for you to hang your clothes on.
The best part of the apartment was the location. It is one block away from the most famous structure (in my opinion) in Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Basillica. We walked by it every day and night and it was such a treat to do so. For all the other major attractions, we were able to walk to them (within 40 minutes with a toddler without a stroller). The apartment was also close to metro stations (to go to Sitges) and it was very easy (and inexpensive) to get a cab to go to Tibidabo. The apartment was also close to a lot of delicious restaurants and gelato places.
Montserrat also went above and beyond her hosting duties when I left behind my cellphone. She promptly responded back and has already shipped it out.
Thank you again Montserrat for everything and we hope to come back to Barcelona soon and stay here again.