When Kate and I first arrived we were greeted with an unbelievable hug from Rosa! What can we say about Rosa? Rosa is super friendly, clearly very passionate about her city and can’t do enough to make you feel welcome in Barcelona. Rosa took the time to recommend places to eat, visit and made us feel really comfortable in her company. So much so that we felt we could contact her at any time if need be. Rosa is not just a host but more like a friend.

The flat itself is pretty awesome. I would move in tomorrow if I could! The photographs are good on the site but you won’t be disappointed when you arrive as it’s much better in reality. It has everything you need and more. Spacious, clean, modern and very safe. And also very quiet. A couple of added bonuses for me are the remote control blackout blind which is priceless in the height of summer and the patio doors that lead to the balcony! You can sit back, relax with a glass of vino tinto and live like one of the locals. Air con is fantastic and needed and quiet as some systems can be noisy. And you can put the washing machine to good use if you want to travel lighter like us. I would also add it's good value for money in comparison to other flats I've stayed in cities like New York, Berlin, Paris etc.

The neighbourhood itself is very nice, safe, quiet and residential, it’s pretty awesome! Right in the heart of El Borne, one the best districts in Barca. You are two minutes from Arc De Triomf subway station which can take you anywhere including the airport. Also there is a little supermarket (Rosa will show you the way ), again 2 minutes from the flat which has everything you need from bread, cheese and ham to sun block. El Borne was one of the many highlights for me. Just walk about and get lost in one of the oldest and most beautiful places in Barcelona. Perfecto. Loads of great bars and restaurants to discover that are not over run by tourists making you feel more like a local. A little bar Called ‘El Borne’ is a nice little place to go and have a drink and chill. You can sit inside or out, the doors are open during summer so either way it doesn't really matter.

I could go on and on with superlatives about El Borne and Barcelona but all that’s left for me to say is thanks Rosa for an impeccable and memorable experience. Super Hugs from Derek and Kate.