Fire & Dusk

Not only is this apartment devastatingly chic, with sleek black lines, marble finishes, and touches of dusty pink, the location is ideal for exploring Barcelona. Although the apartment is so beautiful, you almost might not want to leave (almost...)

Spend your mornings making a coffee from the Nespresso machine, enjoying the morning sun on your private terrace. The sun loungers are perfect for a little relaxing me-time before heading out to the city. Located in the fashionable Eixample, you're not far from the action. All of Barcelona's hotspots are within walking distance, or you can hop on the metro. The stop's just a five-minute walk. Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, La Rambla, Gran Vía are all within a twenty-minute walk and provide all of the architectural beauty, tapas bars, and sangria spots that your heart desires.

When your feet are starting to hurt and the sun's pounding down, getting back to the air-conditioned apartment for a quick breather will feel bliss. Head to the shared terrace to relax in the bubbling pool. No, it isn't a mirage. A swimming pool in one of the busiest neighbourhoods in Barcelona is a rare sight, but you deserve only the best.

After you've got ready for the night, head to Barceloneta beach. It's a fourty-seven-minute walk away, but the easiest way to get there is the metro, which takes just twenty-five minutes door-to-door. It's a great place to sunbathe by day, but even better to watch the sunset by dusk. The beach is lined with plenty of restaurants, bars, and clubs to whittle the night away.

Home truths:
*Parking in Barcelona can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible – though we think the best way to see the city is on foot
*If you're travelling by plane, Barcelona Airport is twenty-six-minutes away by car
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*We think the kitchen is better suited to lighter bites than large meals
*There's a shared swimming pool here