Wonderful stay in great location

Guest: chuck (oakland)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

Great apartment with all the amenities in fabulous location. Very roomy for a family of four, and all the little touches made it very special for us. We thank Victor and his dad Miguel for being such great hosts.

Owner response:Dear Chan. It was a pleasure to have you at our apartment last November 2011. We try to do our best to offer the best accommodation possible. We are a small family working hard to make you feel at home out of home. Receive our warmest greetings Maria Angeles, Miguel and Victor

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Exceeded Expectations

Guest: Anne (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

My husband and I stayed at this wonderful flat along with another couple over Christmas, 2011. This vacation was the first time we used vrbo and we were thoroughly pleased with our experience! Victor was very helpful from the beginning in answering questions prior to booking as well as orienting our friends' taxi driver over the phone who got lost on the way from the airport. The flat is beautiful and the owners have taken great care to maintain the historical integrity while providing guests with all the amenities to make this a very comfortable home. We were blown away with how stunning this property is! The tour provided by Miguel gave us a wonderful introduction to Barcelona's history and the neighborhoods surrounding the flat. It was a great way to get oriented to the city! The flat is located just a few blocks from the Urquinaona Metro stop, the Palau Musica Catalana (definitely see a concert there), a short walk from Las Ramblas, Mercat de Santa Caterina and Mercat de la Boqueria. There is a great convenience store one door away that has basic food supplies for cooking light meals and several wonderful restaurants within walking distance. We really appreciated having the notebook with business cards of area restaurants with cuisine and pricing information that was provided at the flat--we used it several times to plan our meals out. We also really enjoyed the two bottles of red wine we ordered. The owners take great pride in providing renters with a world class rental property. It's clear that they read the reviews and make ongoing adjustments to improve the property when needed. The recent addition of an extra bathroom was great! I noticed in some of the other reviews, renters commented about being able to hear noise inside the flat from the street. The noise is not atypical for city living and we didn't find it disruptive. I recommend this flat for rental without hesitation. You will love it!

Owner response:Thanks Anne for your nice comment. Its great to hear a very satisfied guest. We do our best so you get a wonderful vacation. I love to travel around the world and I know that a good accommodation makes the difference. I am very proud of My dad who takes care of each guest as it was a family member. He does not rush on the check in. He likes to give a full explanation of the area the flat and answer as many questions you have of Barcelona. He love doing this. My mom takes very good care that everything is set before your arrival. She checks with the cleaning lady that the apartment is set perfectly. Her work and good touch is also very important. Thanks again for choosing us to stay in Barcelona. Its been a pleasure to host you at our apartment. Receive our warm greetings Maria Angeles, Miguel and Victor

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

Fabulous location and stunning accommodations

Guest: World Biz Traveler (West Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

We stayed (2 couples + 1 additional friend) for a full week at this wonderful flat in the heart of it all. We would have been completely content to just stay in the apartment--that's how comfortable it was! However, we ventured out and are so glad that we did! Within short walking distance are terrific restaurants, a great market, the Palau de la Musica Catalana (don't just take a tour--see a performance; we saw two!), and fantastic museums. The owners are a terrific resource, and offer a splendid wine list. We cannot wait to return to Barcelona, and will undoubtedly stay at the same place.

Owner response:Hi Sheila. Thanks for your nice comment. We are very happy that you enjoyed Barcelona while staying at our flat. We would be very happy to host you again in the future. You can also check our second flat listed as 326616. We only own two flats in Barcelona and each one is a Unique piece of Art. Thanks again for choosing us to stay in Barcelona Maria Angeles, Miguel and Victor

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

ONE WORD...PERFECT!

Guest: Jessica (Lafayette, LA USA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

My husband and I and another couple have just returned from a 3 week European Vacation which included Barcelona. From our decision to stay at this flat we were in constant communication with Victor. He answered all questions which such patience and understanding since we had never stayed in an VRBO property. When we arrived in Barcelona, Miguel was waiting for us at the apartment. Such a charming man and he put us at ease right away. I was a little tired from our flight into Barcelona and Miguel carried my heavy luggage all the way up to the apartment. What a gentleman. The apartment is beautiful and full of history, just as other reviews have mentioned. I won't repeat what they said, but I do admit that the beautiful bowl of fruit was a welcome treat for our hungry group. We had a birthday to celebrate and Miguel picked up a very tasty cake at a local pastry shop. Can you say "personal service". We also took the walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and neighborhood with Miguel. Wow...this man is knowledgeable. The apartment is in a very safe area and with plenty of things to do at your door step. If you are visiting Barcelona, you will not be disappointed.

Owner response:Dear Jessica, Thanks for your great comment. I will pass your nice compliments to my dad. We try to work very hard to make you feel at home out of home. For us its very important that you feel comfortable at our place. Thats the best start to visit the great city of Barcelona. Our flat is located in the middle of the most important sightseeings of Barcelona. We try to provide a 5 stars service not only during your stay but also before and after your stay with any questions you have. We try to improve with any suggestion from our customers. Thats why we have improved the apartment to 2.5 bathrooms adding a separated state of Art toilet with washing hands basin. Our guest Jose Parron suggested that and we thought that was a good idea so we work on that and now the work is done. We also improved the sound isolation last summer by adding new outside soundproof windows. We try to do our best to give the best memories to our guests. We know that there are many places to stay in Barcelona but we want to make the difference by adding this personal touch. Thanks again for choosing us to stay in Barcelona Best regards Angles, Miguel and Victor

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

Great Apartment Great Location

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 12/02/11

My wife and I spent 5 wonderful days in Barcelona in October,2011. This apartment is in a GREAT location and the apartment itself is superb. We were given a tour of the neighborhood by Victor who pointed out all the best places to shop and see. The apartment has been totally remodeled with state of the art applicances, great beds and a location that has perfect access to the places you'll most want to visit. We'll be staying here the next time we come to Barcelona.

Owner response:Dear Jay, We really appreciate your sensitivity when you first saw our flat. You really appreciate all the improvement done keeping the Old features with the new comfortable upgrades. Its been a pleasure for us hosting you and your wife. We have now improved the apartment and we build a state of Art separate toilet with its washing hands basin. It has corten steel beams and its partly coverd with glass. Its really nice and handy upgrading the apartment to 2.5 bathrooms. Thanks againfor choosing us to stay in Barcelona. Best regards Angeles, Miguel and Victor

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Quiet Santcuary in a Busy City

Guest: Funseeker (Red Deer)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11 Review Submitted: 11/03/11

This apartment is so peaceful and quiet especially after a busy day being a tourist. It has all the amenities one needs to be very comfortable. The outdoor patio is a nice surprise in the middle of the city. This flat has been renovated so that it's retained both the old and new world charm. I certainly would recommend this flat; Victor and his parents were awesome to deal with. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Owner response:Dear Garry and Rinn, Thanks for your nice comment. Its been a pleasure to host you. We have worked very hard to give the best comfort to our apartment. We improve the sound isolation last summer due to some guest request. Now the Noise isolation is perfect now. In addition to this we have finished today building a separated toilet with washing hands basin. So now our apartment is upgraded to 2.5 bathrooms. Thanks again for choosing us to stay in Barcelona and also for your nice review on our apartment. If you come back please contact us and we will give you the best service we can Best regards Angeles, Miguel and Victor

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

First Rate Apartment

Guest: Jon Y.
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

I cannot say enough good things about Victor and MIguel's apartment. The Father and Son team really knocked it out of the park. There are plenty of reviews of this apartment that correctly document all the fabulous features. The apartment is filled with high-end fixtures and finishes, no short cuts here. I wanted to add that the personal service of Miguel and Victor really set this place apart. We have stayed in a few "homeaway" rentals in Europe, and have enjoyed them all. The one thing that Victor supplies that none of the others do is personal attention. Even though we were only there for three days, he contacted us (unobtrusively through e-mail) to make sure we did not need anything. He made a restaurant reservation for me and also lined up a taxi for the airport. All this was done quickly and efficiently. Also, if you are a fan of architecture, don't miss Miguel's (Victor's Dad) tour of the area. I can't believe that anyone knows more about the history and beauty of this area than Miguel. He is a true gentleman with a passion for the area. Thank you for making our stay in Barcelona exceptional.

Owner response:Thanks Jon for your nice comment. We are very fulfill that you had such a nice stay at our apartment. Our aim is to give the best service we can and make you fee at home out of home. We are a very small family business my Mom Angeles my dad Miguel and Me. We want to offer what we look for when we go on vacation. For us its very important to contact with the guest to offer our hospitality our knowledge of the city and to give a full concierge service while you are here. Its always a pleasure to have such a nice guest like you. We would like to thank you for choosing us to stay in Barcelona and for enjoying our hospitality. We send you warm greetings Angeles, Miguel and Victor

Recommended for:

Phyllis Dykhuizen with Nicki Haller and Jere Beasley

Guest: Phyllis (St. Paul, Minnesota USA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

Outstanding apartment in central Barcelona near transsportation, food, entertainment. Only a 2 minute walk to the Palau Musica Catalana.Competely modernized in an older building with state of the art modern decor, I would highly recommend this apartment to any one visiting Barcelona

Owner response:Thanks Nicki for writing us such a a nice review. The flat is on walking distance to the most important sightseeing's of the city. We always recommend to go to see a performance at Palau de la Musica is the best way to experience its nice acoustics. Thanks again for choosing us to stay in Barcelona Our best regards Angeles, Miguel and Victor

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fantastic in Barcelona

Guest: Jere (Boulder Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

We (4 of us) had an outstanding time staying in this property. The location is unbelievably wonderful! Miguel met us and stayed with us to explain everything very well even though he was late in catching a plane for his own family vacation. He's a real gentleman and fantastic host. If we return to Barcelona, we will absolutely stay at this property again.

Owner response:Hi Annick, Thanks for your comments about our flat and also to my dad. We are a family of three running this business and our aim is to give a personalized service to our guest so they feel at home out of home. Thats the best way to make a difference with the bunch of other accommodations apartments and Hotels in the city. Thanks again for choosing us to stay in Barcelona Our best regards Angeles, Miguel and Victor

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

Our visit to Barcelona - May, 2011

Guest: Four excited Canadians on first trip to Europe (Burlington, ON Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

We had a wonderful experience - 4 of us stayed two nights, and would highly recommend this apartment. It is as lovely as the pictures, and the location is perfect for exploring Barcelona. We walked everywhere. Wonderful memories!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.