Loved Every Minute !!!

Guest: Wallscape-USA (Richmond, VA, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

We stayed in this apartment for 3 weeks and wish we could have stayed even longer. Perfect in every way. Thanks Jose for making our visit to Barcelona feel like home-from-home with your gracious welcome and your excellent recommendations. The apartment was very comfortable and the Barcelona-public-wi-fi was a nice touch - it worked very well for us. The location of the apartment and its access to metro, restaurants, and sights, made for a wonderful visit. We really had a great time and look forward to returning some day. Thanks again - it was a true pleasure meeting you and we hope our paths cross again. Look us up if you come out the the States. :-)

Owner response:Thanks. Hello J.and M. First thanks for your comments i apreciate them. Im glad that you are back home. And i know that you enjoy so much the 3 weeks stay in Barcelona. Also thanks for your recommendations about Southafrica, as you know i have gone this december to visit the country and they were very helpul. I hope to see you again somewhere. Take care. Jose.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car.

Perfect Place To Stay

Guest: Marytutor (Fairfax, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

Dealing with Jose was very easy and all questions were immediately answered. Jose gave us his phone number to use when we picked up our luggage and was waiting for us on the sidewalk when we arrived. He helped with the luggage and showed us around the apartment. The washer is great to have and is great for someone getting off a cruise that might need to refresh the wardrobe. There was no need to purchase detergent. The apartment was clean and very quiet even though it the living room and kitchen faced the street. It was enjoyable to sit by the counter looking out at the street below. Although there was no Internet in the apartment there was a Internet place just aroud the corner so we were able to use as we needed. This came in handy the morning of our departure when we discovered that the boarding of our cruise was delayed by several hours . We immediately contacted Jose to rearrange our taxi and ask if we could stay longer. Fortunately the apartment was not rented for that day. Thanks Jose for that extra help you are very accommodating to your renters. There is a supermarket a block and half away so it is easy to keep supplied. It was also a great place to pickup coke and some other things to take on our cruise. The location of the apartment is prefect for seeing the sights. We never used the Metro as we walked all around and enjoyed the sites that we wanted to see. There are a number of places to eat in the immediate area. Dinner is late so we walked to different areas one night and enjoyed seeing things lit up. If you are there on a Friday there is a place right accross the street that has free food every Friday. You just pay for the drinks. It is called NUVOLA. The food was good and plentiful. Jose is wonderful to deal with and we hope to return to his apartment again.

Owner response:Dear M and husband, thanks for your comments,following also your email i'm happy that you arrive safely home. Yes i have heard sometimes about Noro Virus at cruises. Also great that finally you have found your video camera. I chedk it again, but always the person of the cleaning gives to me any object that my guest leaves at the apartment. Thanks also to advise me about the mistake on Web site I have corrected it. I'm hapy that you have had a good stay in my apartment. Also have a happy Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family Hoping to see you again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Well situated and comfortable apt.in Barcelona

Guest: N & R (Amherst, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

My husband and I spent 5 nights in this great apartment. Jose Antonio was a wonderful host and very helpful when we needed to find parking for our rental car. The apartment is ideally located for walking to all the Gaudi houses and the Sagrada Familia. There are two metro stations very close by. Shops and a good supermarket are also within walking distance. I would recommend this apartment.

Owner response:Hello N. Thanks for your words. I hope you are having a great time in Bilbao and Burgos, and during a lot of time you have good memories of Barcelona. Thanks again. Jose.

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

Pleasant flat, personable owner

Guest: Cyn (Nevada City, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/01/11

I stayed with two friends at this clean, bright, well-equipped apartment in a quiet neighborhood. The apartment's owner was especially helpful in answering questions and volunteering information.

Owner response:Hello J,C and S. Thanks for your words. I hope you are have had a great time in your other destinations and now you are back at home. Thanks again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

USA MARRIED COUPLE, CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIV., JOINED BY 2 CLOSE FRIENDS

Guest: AL (RHODE ISLAND,USA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

SHORT OF BEING A PERSONAL TOUR GUIDE, JOSE WAS VERY HELPFUL IN MAKING OUR TRIP MOST ENJOYABLE. WE RETURNED TO HIS APARTMENT AFTER ENJOYING A 12-DAY CRUISE ABD 'JOSE' WAS VERY INFORMATIVE ON WHERE TO GO TO ENJOY BARCELONA AND SUROUNDING CITY AND TOURIST SITES.. HE WAS ALWAYS AVAILABLE BY 'CELL' IF NEEDED TO HELP OR ADVISE..THIS WAS FIRST TRIP TO SPAIN , AND IT IS A HISTORICAL 'WONDERLAND' BUILDINGS FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN. THE APT IS IDEALY LOCATED, REASONABLE, AND VERY COMFORTABLE LOCAL TAPAS RESTURANTS , OUTDOOR CAFES, AND MARKETS, ALL WITHIN 5 TO 8 MINUTES. MOST CONVENIENT..WE WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO OUR FRIENDS, AND WOULD LOVE TO RETURN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.. VERY HAPPY TOURISTS.....

Owner response:Hello A. wife and friends, thanks again for being in my apartments. I'm glad that you enjoy the cruise and also the city of Barcelona. I know that you the four enjoyed Barcelona. I will remember aditonally of your grateful, two thinks if you remember. First the first day before leaving to the cruise that you felt a bit asleep at checkout before of the jetlag, and also the big amount of luggage that you were, jajajaj.. Well hope all is well with you. Thanks again. Jose.

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

Nice place on Roger de Flor

Guest: steve (Austin)
Date of Stay: 09/18/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

Our stay was enjoyable. Jose was very helpful. He had everything we needed ready to go when we arrived. The apartment worked well for us. Barcelona is a fabulous city (this was our first visit) and this was a fine place from which to explore.

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

Excellent location and very comfortable

Guest: seasoned traveler (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

This apartment was perfect! Just the right size and located in a safe and clean building. Ideal location to access the metro station and also to catch a cab in a pinch. Barcelona is a fabulous city to walk around and from this location we could walk safely around into the late evening hours. When we were tired, there was always a metro station nearby. A 15 minute stroll brought you to the Familia Sagrada in one direction and to the Passeig de Gracia in another. Jose Antonio is most gracious! Will definitely return to this beautiful city and most definitely stay in one of Jose Antonio's apartments.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Nice, clean, and quiet location.

Guest: sister trip (McHenry Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

I recently stayed at this apartment with my sister for a holiday. Jose was very easy to work with. He met us on the first day of our stay at the time he said he'd be there which helped ease my anxiety about renting an apartment overseas. The apartment was very clean and in a quiet location. It's a short walk away from a few metro spots making it easy to get to the sights of Barcelona. It is also within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia which is a plus.

Owner response:Hello A. and M. thanks for your words. I hope you have had a great and relaxed, time in Mallorca a different experience that in Barcelona city problably. I'm glad that you enjoy your stay in Barcelona and at the apartment. Best regards. Jose.

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

Estadia en Barcelona

Guest: Carmen (United States)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

Hemos disfrutado Barcelona por algunos días y estuvimos en el departamento dos adultos con tres niños. El departamento está bien ubicado, cerca de estaciones de metro y caminando se puede llegar tanto a la Sagrada Familia como a la Plaza Catalunia. En los alrededores hay bares, restaurantes, panaderias, mercaditos, etc. El departamento está bien equipado y limpio. José Antonio nos dio tanto una cálida bienvenida como despedida. Hemos disfrutado nuestra estadía alli.

Owner response:Gracias C. y T. me alegro que ya esteis de vuelta en casa y que tengais buenos recuerdos de vuestra estancia en Barcelona. Por lo que me comentasteis creo que realmente os gusto Barcelona. Ya sabeis que cualquier vez que querais volver a Barcelona vosotros, familiares o amigos sereis bien recibidos en alguno de mis apartamentos. Gracias otra vez. Jose.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.

Great Neighbor Experience

Guest: Donnie (California)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

Our visit to Barcelona was made that much more enjoyable by staying in this convenient and safe location. We enjoyed the neighborhood cafes and walked to everywhere....Ramblas, Sagrada, Parc Guell, and the Picasso Museum among others. We like to walk so it didn't seem far to anywhere. Jose couldn't have been nicer and the apartment was comfortable and met our needs. We had the best tiramisu around the corner at a cafe that serves Argentian beef which was also tasty. We did find it better for us to eat our dinner early...Spain's lunch time 1:30 till 4:00ish instead of 9:00 on for dinner. Also, great values for lunch...three course meals for 10 euro....good food and good coffee. I already miss my daily croissant... We would definitely contact Jose if ever in Barcelona again.

Owner response:Hello N. and husband, i'm glad that you have had a good stay both in the apartment and at Barcelona. Its true sometimes is better to stay in a very centril local suburb to enjoy local thinks that not stay in dowtown, that everything is so touristic and noisy. I think you stay in Barcelona, complements your previous holidays it the cruise and i hope that during a big time you have those rememberings. Nice to meet you. And you know that you, relatives and friends are allways wellcome to one of my apartments. My best wishes. Jose.

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