This part of Sarrià is quite close to Tibidabo, which is why you can enjoy a beautiful view of the hill from the back of Ocean Melody. This is a residential area, perfect for those who want to swap the polished tourist streets for a slice of the real Barcelona life – but you can also walk to nearby Gràcia if you want a bit more excitement. This is a simply designed home, but it's full of light and quite socially conducive. Two balconies will each give you a different view, and can easily accommodate all four (or six) guests.

Home truths:
* When we tested the WiFi it was quite slow
* There are several steps leading to the elevator – those with limited mobility or heavy suitcases beware
* This home doesn't have a manual, but the host is working on putting one together
* We found the decorative pillow in this home to be quite lumpy
* Six guests can sleep in this home, but two of the guests will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
* There's no furniture on the front balcony