One of the highlights of Barcelona was to be able to see Gaudi's architectural works, so that made the view of La Sagrada Familia from the apartment window the most compelling feature of this place. However that wasn't the only good part of this place. Once inside the apartment, we found that we were comfortable and able to relax. The living room/dining room were spacious and airy, and we enjoyed spending time there. The main bedroom was also light and comfortable. The smaller bedroom was perfectly fine for our teenage son.
The location -- across from a park and steps away from the metro, restaurants, supermarket, and, of course, Gaudi's cathedral -- was ideal. It took only 15 minutes or so to get to the Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, beaches, etc., but we were happy to be a bit removed from the noise and activity of those areas.
We didn't use the air conditioning at all, although the temperatures were in the high 80s (Fahrenheit), so it would have been nice to have ceiling fans in the living room and large bedroom (there was one in the small bedroom). This is a minor complaint, though.
The property management office (Barcelona For Rent) was located a 10-minute walk from the apartment, and they were very helpful in orienting us to the apartment and surrounding area. The WiFi worked well, and the TV was great for keeping up with the World Cup. The elevator was *tiny* but functional for transporting luggage or those tired after walking around the city.
We would highly recommend this to anyone looking to experience living in a neighborhood while enjoying Barcelona. The view of Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia is amazing!
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18 Jul 2014
This review can't make us happier!
Reviews like yours make us to continue working that hard.
Our goal is to satisfy our hosts every day and reading we achieved our goal it is indescribable sensation :)
It was a pleasure having you as our host and we would be glad to see you again!
Do not hesitate to contact us again in the future and we will undoubtedly provide you GREAT OFFERS!
Warm regards,
BarcelonaForRent Staff
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