The beauty and richness of detail of the flat rivalled those we saw as architectural tourist attractions in Barcelona. It is well-located for quick metro and bus connections,
out of the swarming tourist districts, yet right next to Gracia with its historic, intellectual movie theater and trendy little restaurants for locals. Metro right out the door of the building.
Sean and his family made us feel very much at home right from the start. It was nice to have food and refreshments there for us when we arrived. There were white terry cloth robes, as in luxury hotels, as well as intermittent maid service making the place well-kept. But staying here was much better than being in a hotel. It was far more spacious, with huge living and dining rooms, bathroom, and an adequate eat-in kitchen with good dishes and utensils. The two bedrooms were on the smaller side, but more than adequate, and the bed and bedding extremely comfortable. The garden and balconies were great. Best of all were Sean and his family who were friendly and interesting. They looked out for us in so many ways, such as helpful tourist guidance, transportation, taking us to the big market, lending us the DVD of "All About My Mother," which used the flat as a set. We felt like we were staying with friends in Barcelona, yet had our complete privacy. A+