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AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED!

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Barcelona, CT
  • Torre Glòries
    11 min walk
  • SiamoQuà
    1 min walk
  • Pere IV Tram Stop
    5 min walk
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    32 min drive

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About the area

Barcelona

This apartment puts you in the centre of Barcelona, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Sagrada Familia and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Plaça de Catalunya. .Apartment is soundproofed and features Smart televisions with a DVD player, along with a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This beach apartment building offers concierge services, limo/town car service and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a lift.

What's nearby

  • Sagrada Familia - 5 min drive
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 5 min drive
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 6 min drive
  • La Rambla - 6 min drive
  • Barceloneta Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Pere IV Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Barcelona El Clot Arago Station - 15 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Can Pizza Poblenou - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Fern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alta Galicia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Xorús - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sopa - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED!


2023 FULLY LUXURY REMODELED AND REFURBISHED
An Unforgettable opportunity to experience Barcelona, staying in a unique design apartment. This flat has an exquisite taste. Each room has its own character giving the flat a great atmosphere.
The flat is located in Rambla Poblenou St. (pedestrian street). This street is the core of the Poblenou neighborhood (next to Eixample). There are many cafes and nice restaurants. It is one of the most commercial streets in Barcelona.
Just a few minutes on foot down the Rambla Poblenou you have the beach of Barcelona and the Olympic Harbour. On walking distance you can also visit some of the icons of Barcelona: The famous Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudi. From there you can walk up on Gaudi´s Ave. to the Sant Pablo’s Hospital another icon of the Art Noveau in Barcelona. The modern Agbar tower is 5 min on foot, this modern building designed by Jean Nouvel that holds the water company. Some nights of the week it’s illuminated with color lights.


The flat itself is 123 sqm (1345sqf). It has three double rooms one with a King size bed and the other two with a queen size bed and a full bathroom (shower). The main bedroom boasts a large windowed balcony with a Elizabethan style armchair, from where you will have the chance to see how life flows on Rambla Poblenou. The large living room is devoted to details and to a mixture of styles. The elegant furniture and the luxury furniture creates the necessary warmth, then the designer furniture, a big velvet sofa bed, large OLED Sony TV and cable TV, are the punch, the ingredients that will make you fall in love with this home. The walls have been thought by an interior designer to give the flat that very stylish look. Every piece of furniture is intended to be special for the room its located. The kitchen its been totally redesigned. It has a neolith calacata island kitchen design with a bar with high chairs. The kitchen appliances are top class. We have also a washing machine and dryer, wine cooler and all the gadgets you need to cook as a chef


We are sure that you will love our apartment and its perfect location to discover Barcelona.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

* Complementary bottle of Spanish wine and fruit

* Air conditioning and Runtal heating

* High quality Basols Peremium towels and cotton linens provided (Basols and Calvin Kelin)

* Design Furniture in each room

* Soundproof double glass windows. NEW soundproof double window. Maximum noise isolation

* OLED TV, DVD and Wi-Fi soundsystem

* Fully equipped kitchen and laundry (SIEMENS Washing Machine, Dryer and refrigerator)

We hope you can be comfortable in our flat.
HUTB002769

https://3dmediasolutions.co.uk/3d-model/piso-rambla-poblenou/skinned/

Property manager

Owner

Languages

Catalan, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: only at the outside balcony

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number HUTB-002769

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! ?

Yep, AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! is a short 18-minute walk from Bogatell Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats.

Does AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! have a pool?

AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! has a communal pool.

Is AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! ?

No, AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! ?

No, pets are not allowed.

AMAZING BOUTIQUE APARTMENT. HIGH STANDARD DESIGN VERY CENTRALY LOCATED! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
The owners, the property, communication, location - 100%. The property lived up to its advertising and we would all stay there again 'in a heartbeat'. We stayed 2 months and felt very much part of the community, great cafes and shops and 15 min walk to the beach! A heartfelt thank you to the owners!
Stayed 58 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Beautiful place in a great location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Good Stay
Overall, it was a good stay. The pictures and descriptions are accurate. The few issues that did pop up were fairly minor. They provided fruit and a bottle of wine. It's a pretty good apartment. It's in a safe area of town. The water pressure and temperature is amazing. They have blackout shades that block out all light for the bedrooms. The property manager that we met was decently friendly. He made himself available through phone and email. He even called me to check-in right after I landed. They also offer a few tours of their own. We already had tours booked before our arrival though. As for the minor issues, there were two. Prior to arriving, the owner did message me and ask if I would like a Nespresso machine as well as transportation to and from the airport. I responded, asked for all of the above, and confirmed the quoted prices. They never responded to my last message which was sent weeks before my arrival. They did have the Nespresso machine but didn't the transportation from the airport to the VRBO. After I spoke to the property manager in-person, they did arrange transportation to the airport for me. When I arrived, the cleaning crew was still there. They needed an extra forty minutes. It's not the hugest thing but when you just land after an international flight and it's after check-in time, you really just want to relax for a bit. Overall, a good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor d.

Liked: Cleanliness
El pobloneu lovely apartment
Our family enjoyed 4 wonderful days/nights in this spacious and well designed apartment. The large apartment has been meticulously remodeled throughout and appreciate the kind check in process by Tony having fruit, water, wine and coffee for us after our extensive journey from California. The neighborhood provides everything you need including multiple cafes, tapas bars, bakery, farmacia and grocery stores literally across the street. Very convenient to all of Barcelona with multiple public transportation options as well as a short 30 minute walk to La Sagrada familia. The complex is safe and the quiet neighborhood after 10-11 pm made it easy to get great sleep. Close enough to the gothic quarter but far enough away to provide a break from all of the tourist activity. Also a short walk/jog to the marina was appreciated to enjoy the views and get a bit of exercise. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families!
This apartment worked very well for a family of 6 with four older teens. The location was great - we enjoyed being a bit away from the busier central part of Barcelona. All of the sites were still accessible, but we were very close to the beach and the area itself is vibrant with a lot of restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores. The owner offered two day tours that took us outside the city. It was perfect - only slightly more expensive than similar tours we were looking at with larger groups, but much better to have a personalized experience. We learned a lot about living in Spain from our conversations with him. The apartment is newly renovated and had everything we needed. More space than other apartments we have rented in Europe which was nice for a larger family. We stayed a week and loved every minute of it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect apartment in great friendly neighborhood
Everything about the apartment was top notch. The neighborhood is both hip and family oriented and convenient to the beach, too many great restaurants to try and everything you might need for day-to-day life. Would stay there again in an instant and recommend it easily to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 couples, 6 friends
Overall we enjoyed it, location was interesting and easy to get around with public transportation but still a little noisy at night with all the restaurants and bars. One of the bedrooms was strangely arranged and hard to move around in. But they told us they are remodeling it soon anyway. There were some gaps in communication between the owner and manager but it all worked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true vacation!
We had the best time staying in this apartment! It was a perfect size for our group of 6, and everyone we dealt with was charming and knowledgeable about the area, the apartment, and so helpful with all our questions. This was the first time in years I felt I could truly relax and enjoy my time away. So much to see and do, delicious restaurants and the beach just down the street. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartment in a great neighborhood
We had an excellent stay in the apartment. It was a very comfortable space and even in the middle of a historic heat wave the air conditioning kept it cool. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood, to the beach and eating in the many excellent restaurants around the area. It was also a great base of operations to see the rest of Barcelona. The host was very accommodating and answered all our questions promptly. I wouldn't hesitate to return on our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Effie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than just location- it’s the owner that makes it great!
If you want to avoid the tourist crowd and still be not far away from the center of Barcelona (10 min drive in a taxi), walking distance from the beach and where locals are hanging out- this is the place! Restaurants of all kind outside your door, safe neighborhood with local organic market and amazing coffee everywhere. This is it! BUT, that’s really doesn’t matter when you have a host that takes care of you like a family. When one of my family members just upon arrival got so sick that we needed to take her to an urgent care. I called the owner (had his WhatsApp already) and less than 15 min he was there to personally taking us to the hospital and do all the talking for us (since I have no Spanish). The care keep going on even after the discharge from the hospital and checking on us again and again- to make sure we are all doing well. The last thing I can recommend is to hire the full day guided tours offer to you by the host. The personal self tailored experience to our needs with the driving service from location to location made all the difference for us. We managed to visit so much outside the city that we would ever have dreamed of. This is one location I will come back again and again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space
The place is in a great location and easy to get to. Very clean and nice. Owner is very helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Yousef S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
property very poorly maintained.
The apartment was suppose to have been serviced while we were there: 1-electrical dangerously poor -electric sockets are loose, bulbs are not working 2-during the 10 days not a single time anybody came to clean and change beddings
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikenzie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The long stay was great- location is fantastic with a walking boulevard all the way to the beach (about a 10 min walk). Many wonderful restaurants and grocery stores within 2 blocks. There is a taxi stand 1 block away. The internet was very fast and worked very well. Thanks!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Condo, Owners and Location
This condo is in a great spot, located next to several quality eating establishments, a few of which are steps out the front door. It is well appointed, secure, functionally well designed, well kept and clean. The area of Poblano is one we would happily visit again. The beach is a ten minute walk and several cheap means of transportation are close by. Barcelona is set up for ease of travel and we felt that staying here. Miguel and Miguel Sr. both ensured we had a quality stay, helped stock the condo, arranged transport to and from the airport and checked in to make sure we were doing well. We would happily stay here again. ***Note***we rated the "Accuracy of Online Listing" 3 stars for one reason. We were denied access to the pool. This was big for us as it we have two children that very much enjoy the water. We were informed by Miguel of an unfortunate incident that took place with a prior guest days before we arrived which created a problem and resulting invalidation of pool use for renting guests. Miguel compensated us for this change. We were treated fairly by Miguel and he did all he could to make up for this. We walked to the beach and had a great time. However, when we checked in, this did end up being a false advertisement for us, contrary to our expectations. I'm sure, knowing the owners as the good people they are, this will be remedied by removing the picture and mention of a pool in their ad or make sure the HOA of the building changes their policy before accepting future reservations under false pretenses. As mentioned, we would most certainly return and use this condo again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Lovely apartment
Lovely apartment in excellent area of Barcelona. Only suggestion would be to provide more linens in kitchen and bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb O.

Fabulous place; great neighborhood near beach and cafes; close proximity to city center
Highly recommend!! Wonderful clean, warm, quiet and well appointed and well decorated flat. Apartment situated on lively avenue in Poblaneu neighborhood with a high-end organic grocery across the street and fruit and vegetable stores and bakeries and cafes and restaurants along the avenue. Beach and parks are a 5+ min walk down the avenue. Old city and city center (Gothic & Las Ramblas area) are an easy/pretty 15 min bike ride away or a quick taxi (easy to find) or uber away. We were a family of 4 (boys 18 & 20) and enjoyed having 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a beautiful kitchen. Beds were all very comfortable and there was little noise from the street below or surrounding apartments. The owners were wonderful! They were incredibly responsive prior to the trip, sharing tips on transportation and food stocking and recommending tour options to explore the city’s architecture and food. They also were incredibly helpful in welcoming us to town and navigating our arrival late at night on Christmas Eve (helping connect us to a private taxi service).
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barb M., Edmonton, Alberta

A beautiful apartment in a great location
This apartment was clean, had lovely furnishings and was in a great location. I really appreciated Miguel's quick response to any questions and the warm welcome by his father. We loved the neighborhood and all the restaurants a short walk out the door. Perfect for two couples as the bedrooms are on opposite sides, so each couple has privacy. While we did not cook, the kitchen was well stocked. We loved having the washer with separate dryer, which is rare in Europe. We will definitely try to stay here again if we return to Barcelona. Thank you! Barb and Jim
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Just what we were looking for
Perfect apartment for two couples on vacation. It was newly, (and tastefully) decorated, clean and quiet, with plenty of room. After a long day of sightseeing and shopping, we all looked forward to the short train ride back to the apartment to relax either in the apartment or at one of the restaurants in the nice surrounding neighborhood. As a bonus, the apartment is also easy walking distance to the beach. Miguel and his father were both very helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Don C.

Comfortable place
Apartment is very comfortable on a pleasant street with lots of good dining and shops and well appointed. Ten minute walk to the beach and close to the metros. Housekeeping wise: could use a few more towels--two per person; more detergent. Unfortunately we ran into two nights where celebratory bands played loudly well into the night, around 3:00 AM. This made sleeping difficult.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

colette s.

Lovely place to stay
This apartment is lovely. Modern clean and very well equipped.it is in a quite neighbourhood and we found it easy to go by metro to the main area of Barcelona which was only a couple of stops away. We had Miguel's father take us around barcelona on a guided tour which was very good and we learned a lot about the history of Barcelona. The restaurants near the apartment were very good. We would definitely recommend this apartment for a family or couples .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Wonderful apartment in Barcelona!
Miguel was amazing. He communicated frequently with us throughout the rental process. The apartment was perfect for 2 couples prior to our cruise which left out of Barcelona. The apartment is located in a walkable neighborhood and is convenient to catch the metro or a taxi to the port. Miguel handled all of our issues and his father was the perfect host to explaining our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ronald G., The Woodlands Texas, USA

It was a great property in a beautiful neighborhood
It was a great property in a beautiful neighborhood. The apartment was well-equipped and the air-conditioning work great! Miguel was very nice and spent time showing us the details of the property. It would be nice to have some kitchen towels provided. And it would also be nice to have more than one bath towel per person provided. With these modest exceptions it was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

This property is wonderful!
We rented the property from May 27-31. We were a family of 4 adults. Mom, dad, daughter (24) and son (21). The apartment is fantastic. What you see in the pictures is what you get. The area around the apartment has some of the best restaurants. Easy walk to the beach. We even walked to Sagrada Familia (about 25 min). When we arrived at the apartment Miguel was there to greet us. He is very informative. We also book the old city and Art Nouveau tour with him. It was great. Lots of walking. Can't say enough about Miguel. You won't be disappointed if you choose this property.

10/10 Excellent

lois b.

This is a wonderful place to stay while you're visiting Barcelona
Great location nice neighborhood wonderful place to escape the busyness of the tourist areas highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Trevor A.

Fantastic Accomodations
My family of four stayed at this terrific apartment for a spring time trip to Barcelona, Spain. This great three bedroom apartment in the Poblenou district of Barcelona has everything you would want: Great neighborhood, terrific restaurants nearby, wifi, cable tv, a short walk to the beach plus on-site small pool for a quick afternoon dip. As it is away from the very busy and more touristy areas I found it a much quieter and more pleasant experience. It was very easy to navigate the metro system and I was very happy we decided to forgo staying near the shopping districts or the high traffic, high noise areas of Barcelona for this larger apartment. The kitchen was outfitted with high end equipment and all the pots, pans and utensils needed plus literally within a few blocks are all the breaderies, bakeries, wine stores, and food markets you need to stock up for a quick meal. Or walk out the door instead and hit any number of fabulous restarurants! The high quality espresso machine was enough to make me insanely happy. The beds and linens were very luxurious and I am a picky person about mattresses but they were very nice. The place is just as nicely decorated as the designer high-end hotels, has little luxuries and we found it perfect to relax and call home. But the real star of this accommodation is the owner and his family. Miguel makes the place really shine because he goes waayyy above and beyond to provide help, set up tours, provide on point restaurant suggestions, and he outfitted the place with food at our request for a bit more like a boss. Plus his wine selections would make any high end restaurant very happy. Big thumbs up for this place. My family felt at home, and I would go back in a heartbeat. The days soaking up a bit of sunshine on that little patio with the breeze and sun... priceless.