We visit Barcelona primarily for its visual delights, its urbanity and the wonderful people we meet. This time we got right into all three by staying at this apartment. Montse is a delight to meet, her apartment clean, comfortable, and cozy and the visual delights began when we awoke next morning to a sun-drenched, high-ceilinged and white-walled interior with patterned tile floors and simple but colorful and tasteful furnishings. Montse is a designer and the apartment reveals her touch at every turn.

The apartment was quiet and convenient and it met all our needs. (Next time we would ask her how to work the clothes washer as we were unfamiliar with that model – we got it to work somehow. We were also a bit challenged by having only one shower, but we were able to make it work—even with four adults.) The neighborhood is safe, quiet and full of friendly stores and restaurants and very near to metro stops and the grand avenue of Passeig de Gracia.

Mounting up to this delightful aerie requires a few extra steps but it is definitely worth the effort. We would recommend this apartment whole-heartedly.