Re Barcelona Apt Rentals - a broad range of inconsistent choices?
Jun 3rd, 2007, 12:41 PM
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Re Barcelona Apt Rentals - a broad range of inconsistent choices?
Is it just me?
I'm looking for a 7 week rental in Barcelona for next Feb/Mar in a fairly defined area (Bari Gotica/near Ramblas/maybe Ravel/close by Eixample, etc) - I've done a lot of homework so know the areas/streets/etc.....but I'm finding the apartments are really inconsistently priced. Anybody else have that experience in Barcelona?
We rented for 2 months in 2005 in Rome and I'm pretty familiar with the apartment product in Rome - there seems to be more consistency there.
It's making searching for apartments more difficult.
I'm looking for a 7 week rental in Barcelona for next Feb/Mar in a fairly defined area (Bari Gotica/near Ramblas/maybe Ravel/close by Eixample, etc) - I've done a lot of homework so know the areas/streets/etc.....but I'm finding the apartments are really inconsistently priced. Anybody else have that experience in Barcelona?
We rented for 2 months in 2005 in Rome and I'm pretty familiar with the apartment product in Rome - there seems to be more consistency there.
It's making searching for apartments more difficult.
Jun 3rd, 2007, 01:49 PM
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I don't know about apartment rentals in Rome, but Barcelona has a group of fairly nice, upscale apartments, as does Madrid.
Have you checked the offerings on Friendly Rentals (http://www.friendlyrentals.com/), Home in Barcelona (http://www.homeinbarcelona.com/), or VRBO - Vacations Rentals by Owner (http://www.vrbo.com/79005)?
Have you checked the offerings on Friendly Rentals (http://www.friendlyrentals.com/), Home in Barcelona (http://www.homeinbarcelona.com/), or VRBO - Vacations Rentals by Owner (http://www.vrbo.com/79005)?
Jun 4th, 2007, 06:05 AM
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Robert - I had checked all those links, but when I clicked on your vbro link it actually has many more properties than the link I had.. Thanks alot - there are some lovely properties there.
Jun 4th, 2007, 07:09 AM
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Hi Elizabeth-
I "recognize" you from the Asia board, where I've enjoyed your blog postings.
I'm also looking at apt. options in Barecelona for next Feb, although just for a few days, not 2 months (lucky you).
In general, I've been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the apts (nice decor) vs. the price. I think there are a lot of rental apts. available as many Brits/Irish and others have bought vacation apts in Barcelona in the last few years.
I'm sure you will try to negotiate for a better long-stay rate....should be possible in low season.
One more website for you: www.way2stay.com
Good luck with your search.
Cruisinred
I "recognize" you from the Asia board, where I've enjoyed your blog postings.
I'm also looking at apt. options in Barecelona for next Feb, although just for a few days, not 2 months (lucky you).
In general, I've been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the apts (nice decor) vs. the price. I think there are a lot of rental apts. available as many Brits/Irish and others have bought vacation apts in Barcelona in the last few years.
I'm sure you will try to negotiate for a better long-stay rate....should be possible in low season.
One more website for you: www.way2stay.com
Good luck with your search.
Cruisinred
Jun 4th, 2007, 07:28 AM
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Hi cruisinred - thanks for that link.
Regarding next February - many of the rental agencies have blocked off 5 or 6 days due to the 3GSM conference (around the 11-16th) or they've added a 100% premium to the rental amount - hope your dates are different!
My original posting was in a moment of frustration as I looked at two very similar apartments on the same street and the per night rates were wildly different with most other things equal.
Our biggest complicating factor is a requirement for high internet access (gotta keep that blog going! - no, not really - gotta work to afford 7 weeks away!).
Regards
Liz
Regarding next February - many of the rental agencies have blocked off 5 or 6 days due to the 3GSM conference (around the 11-16th) or they've added a 100% premium to the rental amount - hope your dates are different!
My original posting was in a moment of frustration as I looked at two very similar apartments on the same street and the per night rates were wildly different with most other things equal.
Our biggest complicating factor is a requirement for high internet access (gotta keep that blog going! - no, not really - gotta work to afford 7 weeks away!).
Regards
Liz
Jun 5th, 2007, 07:36 AM
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Hello
we rented in april an apartment with www.cocoonbarcelona.com
...look for their nice apartments they provide...the have a fine selection of different apartments..and I think as well for long-term-rentals
I recommend you to stay in Born, Barro Gotico, Eixample or Gracia...these are my favourite neighbourhoods...
so wish you luck to find something...
Maria
we rented in april an apartment with www.cocoonbarcelona.com
...look for their nice apartments they provide...the have a fine selection of different apartments..and I think as well for long-term-rentals
I recommend you to stay in Born, Barro Gotico, Eixample or Gracia...these are my favourite neighbourhoods...
so wish you luck to find something...
Maria
