This is a fantastic apartment! I came to Barcelona to do a semester of school and stayed in Rafael's apartment for the months of September, October and November with two other students. We could not have found a better place- it felt like home. We had friends staying in other apartments around the city, and this one was definitely the most spacious, and it's in a great location. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for our stay.

Rafael lives in the building, however I never actually met him! However he and his wife Tanya met both of my room mates, and they went out of their way to make our stay comfortable without being intrusive. Upon arriving in Barcelona, Rafael knew we were students, so he had our internet connection adjusted to a higher speed without us even asking. In the fall when the weather began to cool down, we were brought thicker blankets, again without asking. At the end of our trip, one of my room mates needed a place to stay for a few nights longer then we had booked, and Rafael and Tanya graciously allowed her to stay a few extra nights free of charge, for which we are so grateful for. If we needed anything it was very easy to get in contact with Rafael or Tanya.

The apartment is less then a block away from a train station, and the transit system is awesome and very fast, so you are easily connected to the rest of the city. There are also so many places to eat, shop and buy groceries both on the apartment block, and around every corner- which we loved.

The apartment its self had three bedrooms, each with two single beds. There was plenty of storage space in each room, but there was also another separate storage room in the apartment for larger items (suitcases etc.). There is also one spacious full bathroom and one half bath. Before we arrived, we were confused by the photos of the full bathroom because the bulk head on the shower looked quite low- but it is not! Our tallest member is 6'4" and there were no problems with the shower. The kitchen is simple and has all the things you need for preparing a meal. There is also a small outdoor balcony at the back of the apartment with an outdoor washing machine and clothes line for doing your laundry. The apartment has everything you need!

We loved this place, and would go back in a heart beat. We will definitely be recommending this apartment to other students for next fall. Thank you Rafael!