Fantastic in Barcelona

Guest: Judy (Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

We stayed my husband and me 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 restaurants, supermarkets, bakery, coffeshops..... The owners are a terrific resource, and he give us a lot of information. We cannot wait to return to Barcelona, and will undoubtedly stay at the same place.

Owner response:Hello Judy and Michael,i'm glad to hear that you are safe at home. Your daughther Nancy call me to tell me that you have had a good flight. Thats nice that you enjoy your visit to Barcelona to see your daughter and enjoy our city. The other day also Nancy call me to tell me thanks for the apartment you have a very nice and responsible daughter. Thanks a lot and i hope to see you again. Thanks again.

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

Great Location, Great Place, Wonderful Host

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/12 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

Ok... 1st time to Barcelona. On a map, wasn't sure how far/close this was to the sites we wanted to see. We didn't have a car, and we wanted a local, in-the-community feel. We found it here! Close to the metro - 1 block. Close to Sagrada Familia - 10 minute walk. Walk or Metro or Bus to La Ramba. Walk 15 minutes to the prime shopping areas. This is a Residential area. Watch Barcelona life outside the window. Simple, Clean, Quiet apartment. Modern building! Jose, the owner, is accommodating and helpful. He helped us book ticket to Paris and got us the cab to the airport. For excellent Catalan food, walk around the corner. Tapas - 3 blocks down the street. Grocery Store - next block, Metro - 1 block. We had our niece with us. The 2 bedroom place was larger than a hotel room and much more homey. Internet access available! The kitchen was fully functional. Great for simple meals. We cooked our Feast of the 3 Kings dinner there. It worked. Enjoy!

Owner response:Hello J. M. and niece, thanks for your comments. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Barcelona, apartment and neighborhood. If i have ever had to go to California i will definitely contact with you. Many thanks again.

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

Perfect location for a Barcelona vacation!

Guest: Mary (New Jersey, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

This apartment is located in the Eixample district - a beautiful neighborhood with the shops and restaurants that the locals use. Close enough to many sites but far enough away for a quiet evening! I traveled with my husband and teenage daughter and we were able to walk to many areas of the city directly and used the Metro to go the farther points. Jose met us promptly as we arrived and showed us how to work the appliances and heat. The apartment was spotless and everything is in good working order. The bedrooms are in the back of the building so no noise will wake you. A very nice supermarket is just one block away as well as multiple cafes and restaurants. I would not hesitate to rent from Jose - he answers all questions promptly and is extremely helpful.

Owner response:Hello M. and family. Thanks for your comments. I'm glad to know that you have arrived safe at home. Also i'm happy that you enjoy your stay in Barcelona and your lodging in the neighborhood where is the apartment, a centric place but at the same time very local. I hope that during a lot of time you have good memories of Barcelona, and about your experience about the concert at Palau de la Musica last afternoon. It was a pleasure to have you as my guest. Again thanks. Jose.

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

Great Property!! HIghly recommend the property, and look forward to returning!

Guest: John Hamilton1 (Montreal-Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/13/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

Dear Jose, we can’t thank you enough for your hospitality, warmness and help. Our first visit to Barcelona was great. We felt like at home in your cozy apartment were we found everything we needed for our staying – very clean, in great location close to Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, La Rambla, Sagrada Família, etc. You provided very useful information about surrounded restaurants, stores, transportation, events. Your advice to get 2 days “Hop on Hop off” bus tour was a brilliant. We were able to see and visit a lot of places that probably wouldn’t be possible if we decided to use only city transportation. The info about Magic Fountains is much appreciated. Whenever we needed help or info, we always got a quick response from you. We couldn’t go wrong with our choice to rent your apartment. We liked your city a lot. We were amazed by extraordinary architecture, people and nice energetic atmosphere. It’s was very nice time spent.. Your generosity made our stay in Barcelona unforgettable.

Owner response:Hello Angel and family.Thank you very much for your comment. I really appreciate it and feel pleased that you could enjoy Barcelona so much!. It has been a great pleasure to have had such a nice guests like you. I always try to help my guests with all kind of info about the city so that they become familiar with the different areas: Eixample neighbourhood ,Montjuic,Gothic quarter,beaches… But the most important is that with your words i have checked that you have returned pleased with your holidays and you feel glad about your stay. And that makes me very happy as well. With my best wishes for both of you, Jose

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Thank you for making our stay wonderful!

Guest: Wonderfull (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

Jose was an excellent property manager, waiting for us at the doorstep of the unit upon arrival, and providing us with much information about the city and surrounding neighborhood. The unit is accurately photographed, clean and bright, and the futon and chair in the lounge are as comfortable as pictured. The beds in the unit were very comfortable. Great shower. The kitchen came in handy to cook a few meals. Basic necessities were provided like oil, seasonings, and coffee maker. Washer was handy for laundry, the "dryer" is a cloths rack, typical for Europe. Fairly quiet area and we were able to sleep in comfortably. Everything within walking distance, and we walked alot. Stores and restaurants same block, 5 min. walk to purple line metro, 20 min to Renfe Passig de Gracia station.

Owner response:Hi Cesar and family. Thanks for your words. I hope that you have arrived safe home. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family in Barcelona. Thanks also to invite me at the restaurant one night to share the dinner with all your family. It was a very nice night and i pass a good time. I hope your son Kevin is better of his stomack pain. Thanks also for the wine bottle you bring me from your country. You now that you have always a friend here. Again thanks. Jose.

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

Alex & Nitosha Jenkins of Jonesboro,Ga.USA

Guest: Jinx (Jonesboro, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/14/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

This being our 2nd time staying at Jose's apartment, we knew that we were going to get a great location, excellent host and any information we so desired from Jose. Like the first time Jose met us at the Apt. ontime and was very pleasant & accommodating. Through out our 2 week stay he answered any questions we had during our stay in Barcelona. We have truly made a knew friend and would not think of staying anywhere else when we visit the wonderful city of Barcelona.

Owner response:Hello Alex and Nitosha, Im glad to know that you arrive safe at home. Thanks again to choose another time to stay in Barcelona. I know that you really like to enjoy the city. I hope to see you again next year. Dont doubt to contact again with me for any information you may need about your new plans in Barcelona. Have a nice Christmas time. Jose.

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

Review for apr in Eixample, Barcelona

Guest: Mature travelers (Mexico)
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 11/04/11

My husband and I stayed in this lovely apartment for 15 days this past October. (2011) It was the best possible choice we could have made for our lodging. We wanted to have our own coffee each morning without going out, and to have some meals without having to eat out three times a day for 15 days. The kitchen had everything we needed and was clean and well organized. We could travel light as there was a nice washing machine in the apartment. The neighborhood was exactly as described, in a family neighborhood, with metro stops a few short minutes away..several little grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and other stores just a block and a half away. The bed was comfortable and the bedroom was situated so that there was no street noise...but even the street was a quiet one. Our host, Jose, met us at the apartment and showed us how everything worked. He was easily available by email for any questions. The wifi, which was very important to us worked perfectly all through the apartment. We were within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Mila , and the street, Passieg de Gracia which had some of the best shopping we have ever encountered..and we are world travelers. When we return to Barcelona we will stay. With Jose in this Beautiful, clean , comfortable apartment or any of the others he has. Jose went out of his way to help us In so many ways...We felt we were with a very good friend...cannot say enough good things about this VRBO experience. I only wish he had apartments in Paris!,, Thank you Jose for a perfect lodging experience.

Owner response:Hello S. and G. First thanks for your words. I’m happy that you are now at home, safe and accommodated. I know that you enjoy your experience in Barcelona, this is a family neighborhood where you can experience catalan way of life, and at the same time is completely centric, near all main important items of the city. I’m happy also that your cold during your stay was just a small problem, and also that we can resolve the problem with the luggage your last day, it was like a miracle….jajajja. Of course I also feel like I have done a friend relationship. I know that you like to travel along the word and you enjoy your traveler experiences. Thank again. Jose.

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

Nice return visit

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

We stayed in this apartment in Fall, 2009 and again in September 2011. We really enjoy the residential location with markets, a school, shops, and restaurants nearby. The apartment has a large window that opens over the pedestrian traffic of the neighborhood. The metro is quick and easy access from the apartment; many sights, including the Sagrada Familia are easy walks. Jose is a great host. He is friendly and helpful and provides information for first time (and return) visitors. Thanks for the nice stay.

Owner response:Hello S,J and M,J. Thanks again for your second visit to Barcelona, and lodging in my apartments also with your friends. It was a pleasure to have you again as my guest. I know that you like Barcelona. I hope that your stay in your other destinations were great. Thanks again. Jose.

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

Excellent option to stay in Barcelona

Guest: Marcia (Brazil)
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

This apartment is very well located, confortable, equipped and easily accessible. Close to the main tourist spots, you can go by walking. The owner is very gentle and pleasant person and gives full support to the success of your stay in Barcelona.

Owner response:Hello Marcia and friends, thanks for your stay in my apartment another time. I hope you have had a good flight back to Sao Paolo. It was a pleasure to have you again with your friends in my apartments. Hope that your daughther enjoyed the clothes from Desigual. Hope to see you again. Jose.

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

Great Value

Guest: Debbie (San Ramon, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

We stayed in this apartment for 3 nights in September. It is in a nice, safe, residential neighborhood with restaurants, cafes, a grocery store, and metro stops nearby. It was walking distance to Sagrada Familia and other major tourist attractions. Jose was very helpful with answering all questions, he even called us a taxi on our last day so we could get to the train station. The apartment was very clean and quiet. I would definitely reccommend staying here, we were very pleased.

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