May stay with María and Oscar was very easy, comfortable and perfectly organized. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to meet either of them, but we stayed in contact and María was always at hand when I needed information. They offered to organize some transport from the airport to the apartment, but I did not need it as I preferred to walk from Plaza de Catalunya.
The bright apartment is about 20–25 min. walk from there and is situated in the more quiet streets of Eixample. The Avinguda Diagonal is quite close as is the Arc de Triomf or the Passeig de Gracia. You have several shopping options just around the corner (bakery, supermarket, bars, vegetable/fruit shops, bank, even post office, …) and you also have good connections to the public transport system. This was my reason why I wanted to stay there.
The entire house, where the apartment is located, is in fact a place where most (if not all) of the apartments are rented for BCN visitors. This is clear from the signs that have been put up at the elevator and in the apartments, but also from the luggage room where you can leave your bags at the day you leave. As my flight home was in the evening, I was very happy to have the option to leave my bags there and María & Oscar were very helpful here, too.
The apartment has a generous bathroom, one bedroom, and one living room with a kitchen. Smoking is not allowed. As I stayed in BCN for more than a week, I needed a kitchen with some pots in order to take care of myself and I found everything as I expected and ready to use (incl. a toaster and a Nespresso machine). A big bottle of water was also prepared for me.
I really enjoyed my stay with María and Oscar. WIFI worked without any problems, the apartment was clean and tidy, and it was a place I could make myself feel home during my stay. So, although it is not a private accommodation, I honestly can recommend to stay with María & Oscar and I think I will definitely have to come back to this place as location and price are just perfect for my needs.