A friend and I stayed at Anna's apartment for five days in July, and we had an awesome experience. The apartment itself is adorable; Anna is a designer, which definitely shows in the apartment's decor and layout. The space would be very comfortable for 2-4 people. From the second floor, it has a view of the entirety of Barcelona. There's also a large outdoor patio with flowers, a table, chairs, a daybed, and a thoroughly epic outdoor shower. El Poble-Sec is great, as well — a cute and central area that provides a respite from the crowded tourist neighborhoods.

What made our experience really phenomenal, though, was Anna's generosity as a host. Long before our arrival, Anna was working to ensure we had the best trip possible. Anna has lived in Barcelona for several years now, which for visitors means that you should follow her recommendations. Before we arrived, Anna shared with us Google Maps featuring her favorite restaurants, her favorite nightlife, and the best tourist activities in the city. We came to regard these Maps as our Barcelona bibles, as their recommendations consistently hit the nail on the head. She also asked us what kind of things we were interested in doing in the city and in Catalonia; the detailed advice that followed proved very helpful as we planned our trip.

In sum: Anna's place is great, but her hosting is even better, so if you get the chance to stay at her apartment, do it, because she will make sure your time in Barcelona is amazing!