A large light flat in Barcelona's most upmarket and safe neighbourhood. The location is not too be beaten. 7 minutes to the centre by metro, and yet a 15 minute walk to the open countryside. 20 min ride by taxi to the airport for 30 euros. Enjoy tapas bars and bakeries on your doorstep, friendly Spanish speaking locals and the services of a doorman. On the 1st floor and overlooking a park, it couldn't be more perfect. Everything is pretty clean and immaculate - so looking to swap with people with similar ethos.
The Space
Absolutely massive living room with a large comfy sofa that sits 8, and a dining table and 10 chairs. Very high standard of furniture, fittings and art. 2 larger king size rooms. A smaller bedroom with a double bed, and a small guest bed with a sofa bed in it. This 4th room is tight. A perfectly serviceable IKEA kitchen with everything you would expect. Bean to cup coffee machine - toaster and kettle - but no microwave. 3 bathrooms with hot high pressure showers - no baths however. Aircon and heating throughout. A home cinema system with surround sound. A small gym in one of the rooms.
Guest Access
In through looked front door of the building, a few steps then 1 short staircase or lift to 1st floor. Unfortunately no ramp for these 1st few steps - so not wheel chair friendly. Sorry. Much of Spain isn't.
Notes
Not really suitable for children of certain ages, a pre walking baby would be fine, and chilled out 10 years olds etc I have a really affectionate and friendly dog who is fine being left at home alone for long periods. I can arrange for her to be pet sat somewhere else if needed. She doesn't leave dog hair at all.
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
Travel Styles
Weekend
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
City
Beach
Water
Tropical
Skiing
Culture
Good public transport
Accessibility
Single level
Elevator
Wide hallways
Accessible switches
Accessible door handles
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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AvailableSimultaneous Only
Neighbourhood
Lots of older folk, its a bit like Chelsea in London. High end bakeries and delis, tapas bars, parks, open spacious quite streets - very Spanish- no tourists whatsoever.
Getting to my home
Get a taxi, or a metro or a bus - walk in - not sure what to say!?
Nearest airport
Barcelona El Prat. I can do it door to gate in under 30 mins. We are a few streets from the motorway out of town.
Getting Around
4 min easy walk to nearest metro, Bus stop 2 min walk. Taxis constantly pass to door day and night - so easy to flag down. 8 euros to centre, 30 euros to airport. Public transport system in the city excellent and runs early to late. You can also rent ebikes and bikes again within 2 mins walk.
We had such a wonderful Globe exchange with Ami! From the beginning, she was a great communicator. She is friendly, responsive, and thoughtful, and made our entire experience lovely.
Ami's apartment was an incredible home base for our time in Barcelona. It was spotless, comfortable, and spacious, especially for Barcelona. There is plenty of room for a family of five, and her neighborhood is one of the best in the city. It is safe, beautiful, and full of great cafes and shops. We loved looking out from the living room onto a sunny park with palm trees and walking to the Plaça right up the street. Getting around the city was easy with buses and trains nearby that took us everywhere we wanted to go.
One of the highlights of our stay was getting to care for Scout. She is such a sweet, affectionate dog and quickly became part of our daily routine. Our kids especially loved playing with her!
It is clear that Ami put a great deal of care into making us feel at home, and we truly appreciated her kindness and hospitality. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to stay in her beautiful apartment and experience Barcelona like locals. We would happily exchange with Ami again and highly recommend her home to anyone considering a stay in Barcelona!
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Feedback for Julia·Non-Reciprocal exchange·8 nights
We were so delighted to welcome Julia and her family into our home. It couldn't have been easier to organised the exchange. We had a lovely getting to know you Facebook call and it was all a brilliant fit. I was also so appreciative of the way they cared for our dog as if it was their own. They left the house in a great state, nothing broken - no problems whatsoever. They also left some lovely presents which was very kind. Great people would recommend as a family to anyone. Wishing them all the best in their future travels.
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Ami
Hi, I'm Ami a single mum of 2 delightful teens! :) I am half Spanish and half English. We made a life change 2 years ago trading the Cotswolds for the sunny city of Barcelona. Love it here. We also have a very affectionate Hungarian Vizsla - who we would ideally want to leave at home, but could also make other arrangements. I am looking for Costa Brava, Santander, London and Berlin exchanges at the moment. Looking forward to hearing about you :)
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