Our trip had a rough start, with our flight to Barcelona being delayed by 2 hours. But that didn't phase Rosa. She graciously arranged for a friend to drop off the keys and show us the apartment in her stead. When we needed to ship a package from the US to Barcelona, last-minute, Rosa worked with the concierge to ensure it was signed for and delivered. There was seemingly no problem Rosa couldn't handle, and she is easily one of the best and most communicative hosts on Airbnb.

The apartment was well-appointed and bigger than it looked in the photos with 2 spacious bathrooms and lots of natural light. We were able to walk everywhere – gym, ATMs, grocery store, restaurants, and cafes. And even though the apartment was in an active, bustling part of town, the heavy-duty windows kept the unit blissfully quiet. If you're visiting Barcelona, you'd be hard pressed to find a better apartment than this.