Meet Mel & Michael
Outgoing, Sociable, Laid Back
tendrás tu privacidad y a la vez tendrás nuestra compañia
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Fitness, gym, Diet and nutrition, Riding motorbikes, Hill walking, Reading
Hosting guests since
2013
Registration number
5000588
Response Rate
85%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Mel & Michael live in a large apartment in the center of Barcelona, in a quiet neighborhood with our grandmother and our two very nice cats;)
Our apartment is located in a quiet, beautiful and well connected neighborhood surrounded by several parks. Only 20 minutes walking from the beach and from plaza catalunya or from the holy family! Renovated and decorated with care by myself recently try to have a modern, fresh and warm air to make it a cozy corner in the city with a special charm.
We have 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a good sized kitchen and a large dining room.
The single room (SPECIAL ROOM BARCELONA CENTER) is small but comfortable, it has two comfort mattresses for a pleasant rest, it is a sofa bed where two people can sleep comfortably. It has enough space to store clothes and suitcases. ideal to rest and study.
The double bed room (GRAN ROOM VERY COMFORTABLE) is a medium room but very cozy and well used, with a large wardrobe to store your bags and belongings, a folding desk to study or organize your day and a divan double bed sofa with a very comfortable viscoelastic mattress that can be stored underneath, it also has a small fridge.
We also have another room with a very comfortable single bed and window. Apart from your room you have shared access to:
* Complete bathroom and renovated in a fresh and modern way with bathtub where you will have everything you need (hair dryer, etc ...)
* Kitchen recently renovated in a fresh way with breakfast area. It has a microwave, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher .. kettle, coffee machine .. and washer and dryer.
We are a family that we love to host and to know new cultures, we wish to welcome you in our home with a very warm welcome. You will have the privacy you need but we will be at your disposal at all times to help and assist you during your stay, if necessary.
We work in the beauty sector and Mel is nailtech. He loves nailart! We are a very sociable family and what we like the most is dancing and we go every week :)
ALL ROOMS HAVE KEY LOCK.
Note: We have two kittens.
Additional Info
We have parking at our home
Pets
2 Cats
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Internet Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Great location in a quiet neighborhood near the center of Barcelona. Less than 15 minutes from the Sagrada Familia and only 20 minutes walk from the beach and harbor (you can also go by bus). It is relatively close to important cultural sites (Parc de la Ciutadella, zoo ...) and a 25 minute walk (or 5 minutes by subway) from Plaza Catalunya. The apartment is only 3 minutes from the Marina metro station (red line) and 5 minutes from Monumental (purple line) if you need it. Have 10 minutes to the train station Arc de Triomf and plenty of bus stops! Just five minutes from the bus station which goes directly to the airport in Girona!
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
* We live in a family and quiet neighborhood so it is very important for us that you respect the neighbors and be aware of the noise levels on the stairs and in the apartment.
* On the other hand, you have total freedom to leave and enter when you want but we are not on vacation so if you arrive late please remember that the next day we work and we need respect our rest.
* Please do not bring bath towels to the beach, we can provide you with beach towels if you wish.
* Please do not smoke in the apartment or in the room with the windows open, we are not smokers. If you want to smoke, you can do it on the street.
* We worry that you can feel at home and everything is in condition, please try to take care of it in the same way.
* We have two cats and they are part of the family, they are very calm, you can play with them without problem.
* Most importantly, feel at home and enjoy Barcelona! :)
Smoking is not allowed.
19 Reviews
May 2019
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
May 2019
Couple sympa et attentionné. Frigidaire dans la chambre , très pratique et appréciable.
May 2019
We had a great time, both hosts were very nice and friendly, kitties were very sweet.
Thank you Mel & Michael for your hospitalityApril 2019
Appartement bien placé du centre de Barcelone, on est juste à côté de la gare.
Appartement très propre. On a été bien accueilli.
April 2019
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
March 2019
The place is a little bit smaller than expected, and the walls are REALLY thin. I mean, you can hear pretty much everything that is happening in the next room/at your neighbours.
That said the hosts are the most awesome. All our needs and even more have been met. Mel and Michael are great, helpful and take their duties as hosts very seriously. One night we only hinted that one of the neighbours plays the guitar during night hours and without hesitation, Mel went up and sorted the situation out like a pro :)
To summarize, it might not be the best place for people looking for a totally private, romantic place for two, but for anybody who is in need of a next-to-the-city-centre cosy, clean place with comfortable bed should be more than happy.
It was a pleasure.
P.S Granma is super fun, and cats are really cute, don't worry about them ;)
March 2019
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
March 2019
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
March 2019
Qué maravilloso es encontrar en Barcelona una casa con una familia tranquila y muy amable como esta aqui , el ambiente era perfecto , limpio y familiar con 2 gatos muy lindos con los que hice amigos de inmediato, la cama cómoda y suave muy profumada.Cuando vuelvo a Barcelona, seguro que volveremos alì, muy recomendable! besos deia
August 2016
Nos encantó la hospitalidad de Mel y familia!fueron muy amables y nos dieron consejos muy valiosos que facilitaron nuestra estancia en Barcelona!la ubicación de la casa es buena y muy cerca del metro!
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