Great little apartment in convenient area

Guest: Kathy (Portland, Maine USA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

Phillipe's apartment is located in a very convenient area with a great rooftop terrace and everything you need in a compact space. He was most welcoming and gave us good info. Metro and buses were minutes away and many of the attractions were withing easy walking distance. It is a very pretty, but quiet area and yet just a few minutes from the busy Ramblas, restaurants, dept stores, etc.We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and reccomend this apt highy. And what a beautiful city Barcelona is...so much to offer...so much to see!

Owner response:Hello Chuck, I have just seen your comment in the VRBO review and I would like to thank you for your kind and encourageing response. Again thank you very much and I hope to see you again. Best regards, Philippe

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+.

Travelers from Tennessee

Guest: Jecklecat (Crossville, Tennessee, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

We are very thankful for the opportunity of staying in this apartment during our visit to Barcelona. Philippe was an excellent host and very gracious in providing the information and assistance needed to plan our visit. This is an excellent location near many of the major attractions and the metro and bus stops. We enjoyed walking (strolling and admiring the scenery) to our destinations. The apartment is very clean, well-maintained, and comfortably furnished with all the essentials. We highly recommend this rental. Philippe, thanks for taking care of us during our great visit in Barcelona.

Owner response:Thank you very much Diane for your kind review. I hope you have a nice trip back to the US. Best regards.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Amazing location and apartment--could not have been better!

Guest: Pale One (Phoenix, AZ USA)
Date of Stay: 09/27/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

All of the other reviewers are right--this is a terrific place to stay! I cannot say enough about the wonderful location. The apartment is close to everything, and yet it's not on a crazy busy street, so you have some sense of getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Do not confuse Rambla Catalunya with La Rambla, which is a circus (in both good and bad ways)! The terrace is wonderful, and it's incredibly private. We slept with the door and windows open every night, which was so nice. The apartment has everything you need for an enjoyable trip, and Phillipe is so incredibly helpful. Communication with Phillipe was easy, and everything was just as he said it would be. I would not hesitate to stay here again--in fact, I will not want to stay anywhere else!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Great Place to stay in Barcelona

Guest: jebm (Fayetteville, Ar)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/30/11

Everything you read about this place is true. It is nice, clean and in a GREAT location. Truly an easy walk to just about any attraction. Philippe was an excellent host and very helpful in making us feel welcomed in Barcelona. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a great experience in a fantastic city.

Owner response:Thank you very much for your nice review. Kind regards, Philippe

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Barcelon Apt

Guest: Zapper (Liverpool)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11 Review Submitted: 09/18/11

Fantastic Host and location. Beautiful terrace to relax and close to all shops and bars. Phillipe is really helpful, he really does think of everything. The apartment is spotless. We will definitely be back.

Owner response:Thank Stephen for your kind review, Bes regards, Philippe

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Barcelona the beautiful!

Guest: CdnTraveler (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

I stayed at the Penthouse at the end of July for 9 nights, and was so impressed with Phillip's thoughtfulness and hospitality. Although it is just a bachelor apartment, he really had thought of all that a traveler would need. The apartment was exactly what I expected, but I have to admit I was amazed at the size of the terrace. As others have written, it was great to have our breakfast on the terrace, and a bottle of wine in the evening before heading out. One of the best things about this apartment is the location - it's very close to all the cafes, shops, and wonderful architecture along the treelined Rambla de Catalunya (not to be confused with the tourist-jammed Las Ramblas). You're one street away from Passeig de Gracia, which also has more shopping than I ever imagined.. Although my favourite neighbourhood to hang out in was El Born and Ribera, it was just a 10-15 minute walk away, and I felt extremely safe when I was traveling alone. Phillip was available by email if I had any questions, and was quick to respond to any concerns. I already miss this apartment in this city, its terrace, the porter Lauren, who was the sweetest gentleman I've ever met, Rambla 31 (the coffeshop/bakery on the corner), and the many attractions this city has to offer. Without a doubt, I WILL be back in Barcelona soon.

Owner response:Hello Bernadette, Thank you so much for your really nice review. I hope you are well. All the best Philippe

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

I wouldn't stay anywhere else!

Guest: Wendy (Omaha, NE)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

My husband and I have traveled all over Europe, and we finally made it to Spain in April 2011. I noticed that hotels in Barcelona were pretty pricey, so I looked into renting a small studio flat on/near the Ramblas. Am I ever glad I did. Philippe got back to me very quickly, and upon arrival, gave us several suggestions of where to go for shopping, sightseeing, etc. We enjoyed bringing a bottle of wine and some cheese back to the apartment and people-watching from the balcony. The apartment is on the Ramblas, so there's never a dull moment. My only regret is that we didn't stay in Barcelona longer; it's a cool city with friendly people and plenty to see and do.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Comfortable quiet apartment in elegant location

Guest: Izot (Highland Park, NJ, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

The apartment, although small, is very attractive, clean, and handsomely furnished. The kitchenette is efficiently laid out, but dining in the apartment is rather limited unless the terrace is used. But with such wonderful restaurants nearby, this was not an issue. The terrace is very pleasant in the evening. The location on Rambla Catalunya is wonderful--just two blocks away from the famous Gaudi houses. There is an excellent bakery at the end of the block. The details of checking in and checking out were handled in a flexible way to fit our travel plans. The metro station is two blocks away, and provides direct connections to the train stations. The airport express bus stop is also two blocks away. We hope to return in a future visit to Barcelona.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great location, great apartment

Guest: Tony & Marsha (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

Four nights in May to the visit the museums of Barcelona and the apartment and the location could not be better. Top floor, quiet, great terrace and wonderful restaurants just steps away. Philippe is extremely gracious and helpful for anything you need and lives right next door if anything should arise. Returning to Barcelona 2012 and plan on staying here again. Have already recommended it to friends.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Close, Comfortable Temporary Residence

Guest: John and Gerri (New River, AZ 85087)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

We rented this rooftop apartment from May 5-10. Although compact and just enough for two, it was convenient to the sights we wanted to see. The kitchen facilities were much appreciated after a day touring. The clothes washer was a plus, and hanging things to dry outside the bathroom window brought back memories. The rooftop was a great place to drink, eat outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. Philippe was very helpful in getting us settled in and orientated. The building's concierge was a great help on providing assistance on operating the elevator and with direction. Overall this was a good choice for a Barcelona rental. Thanks Philippe .

Owner response:Dear John, I am really pleased to read your kind review. I hope everything was right and hope you have returned pleased with your holidays. With kind regards, Philippe

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.