We've been completely charmed by this unusual offering in the hills. Just forty-five minutes outside Barcelona and close enough to the coast to get to the beaches of El Masnou in half that time, it's a tucked-away slice of rustic heaven. Put together by an owner who also happens to be an interior designer, it's a delightfully Bohemian spot that, thanks to its hillside location, has views to die for. Step inside and you'll be wowed by the building's character and eclectic decor. Tiled floors and picture windows meet vintage furniture, quirky wall art and all sorts of interesting bits and pieces collected by the owner on his travels. There's a small kitchen, a pretty bedroom and even a desk under the stairs so you can work remotely during your stay. But it's the outdoor space that really makes this place shine, and while some of it is shared, there's a private garden and an outdoor lounge that is out of this world. With a traditional outdoor kitchen and barbecue, a dining table and a comfy sofa, all shaded from the sun, it's where we're guessing you'll spend the majority of your time here – just gazing out across the hills. And... that's not all. In the shared part of the garden, there's a covered deck where you can read in peace and a small above-ground pool. It's the icing on the cake.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore beautiful Barcelona, just around forty-five minutes from your door by car
Drive to the beaches around El Masnou in about twenty minutes
Gaze across the landscape from your unique hillside spot
Float and play in the small pool
Enjoy life alfresco in the outdoor lounge
Cook outdoors in the traditional style
Take in the views from the comfort of your living room
Get some work done at the desk under the stairs
Relax with a good book on the covered deck
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Home truths
Two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the lounge
There's a casita in the garden sleeping two which can be rented along with the home – it shares the bathroom
Part of the gardens are shared, including the pool – although you'll usually have them to yourselves
If you're using the outdoor lounge, the host asks that you move inside after midnight
Perfect for working remotely, there's high-speed internet, pocket wi-fi and workstations
There are window air conditioning units
You'll need a car for this location – there's off-road parking
The garden and pool will be maintained on a daily basis
Linen service is provided every three days from arrival
There's a small fee for using the tumble dryer
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Exercise equipment
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Local guide
About Spain
Sultry summer nights pulsing with flamenco, tapas bars in buzzing cities, a rugged interior, and a sparkling coast dotted with sandy beaches. This is Spain. Madrid, right in the heart of the country, is packed with museums and galleries, none more famous than the sprawling Prado. Gaudi’s canvas, Barcelona, is a city of spellbinding architecture like a lucid dream, and winding gothic streets rammed with wine bars. Foodies flock to...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Prepare to be amazed at the Museu Blau
The Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona (also known as the Blau) has excellent exhibitions and is housed in a stunning building designed by starchitects Herzog & de Meuron.
Shop till you drop at Diagonal Mar
This massive three-storey shopping centre with an incredible urban park provides endless shops, cinemas, restaurants and leisure activities for the whole family.
Spend some time in Parc del Centre del Poblenou
This surreal and innovative urban park project was designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel. Be sure to check out the stunning wall covered in bright bougainvillaea and ivy.
Find peace at the Jardins de Gandhi
This garden dedicated to Gandhi is an ideal place to have a calm walk or kick back with a book.
Visit Mercat del Guinardo
Spoil yourself at this authentic Catalan market with excellent fresh produce, fish, and meat.
Try diving at Vanas Dive
If you're keen to have your first dive in a safe and guided environment, then Vanas Dive is for you. They also organise excursions to dive at La Costa Brava.
Visit the bicycle sculpture at Plaza de la Bicicleta
A small and original square decorated with old bicycles - as odd and as simple as that.
Have a picnic at Jardines de Simone de Beauvoir
This park is most beautiful in the spring, when the trees blossom with beautiful pink flowers - but it's a great place for a picnic or a run regardless of the season.
Visit the stone arches at Parc del Clot
Old trains used to come here for repairs when it was still home to the railway workshop - the arches have since been turned into an aqueduct that supports the park's lush vegetation.
See a Catalan country house at Jardins de Can Miralletes
A 'masía' is a typical Catalan country house, and you can see the interior of an 18th Century reconstruction in this park.
Get around
Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat
1 hr 0 min
Girona–Costa Brava
59 min
Train station
Montmeló
22 min
Subway station
Badalona Pompeu Fabra
35 min
Bus stop
Camí de Vilassar - Can Duli
25 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
21 min
Cafe
21 min
Pharmacy
22 min
Points of interest
Beach
Platja d'Ocata
34 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 12:00
Departure before 12:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Jose
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. A proud Canarian, Jose is an interior decorator and an entrepreneur. Nothing is too much trouble and he'll be on hand in a flash if you need anything.
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