Casabelladona: Beautiful villa surrounded by forest at the city's edge.

Misleading Description of home. Multiple photos in the profile are from a separate property on the grounds to which we had no access, to our surprise (see pictures from VRBO listing screen shots below and which were NOT included in rental). There is a permanent renter living in this part of the property, yet the photos of that separate property were included in this profile and described as the property’s “dining”, “interior” and “living area”. Not true. The owner also listed the property as air conditioned, and it is not. Neighborhood dogs bark all day and night, so sleeping with windows open is not restful, and the morning sun rises early. Owner suggested leaving front and back doors open to keep house cooler, but we were unwilling to do so as a safety measure and with other renters on the property. Thus, the ground floor was hot all night. Upper floor was bearable, but noisy. Owner was not apologetic about the misrepresentations, but has at least since changed the false A/C representation, but pictures of the other rental unit remain on this listing. Beds were comfy. Train station is close, but plan for 40minutes to get to most Barcelona locations. I would not recommend this property based on the misrepresentations made. It’s not a great way to do business, in my opinion, and owner was unapologetic about the same. In my opinion, if she was not intending to mislead renters, her profile would be more transparent and wouldn’t have promised A/C when the home has none.

My family members and loved ones made this Villa our home base for two weeks of Summer. It is absolutely beautiful in its structure, design and decor. Our rental space was the top 2 floors and outdoor patio of the main, uphill building. A unit below us is another space, and then a street level unit is yet another. Between the sections are the long staircases others have mentioned. In our space, I had the bedroom by the kitchen which has a wc and shower, while others were in the 3 bedrooms upstairs sharing a full bath. There is outdoor balcony seating on both levels, facing the valley of the neighborhood. Behind the kitchen is a more private patio for group gatherings and ping pong playing. We relied on nearby public transit for trips into the center of Barcelona, and to beach towns along the coast. This required planning, but was worth it! Our hosts were very kind and responsive to our questions and concerns, arranging for our taxi from, and back to, the airport. I treasure my memories from our stay here!

The villa is a short walk to a metro stop that takes you directly to the city center of Barcelona in about 20 minutes. The house itself was as beautiful as the pictures look and it was quiet and serene. You can sleep with the french doors to the terrace open and it almost feels like camping but in a comfortable bed. The host was very attentive to our questions/requests, and we communicated with her using Whats App. Whatever we asked for we got right away. For example, we needed matches to light the stove, but there weren't any, so she came by right away to drop some off. This is a great place to sit outside in the morning and have a cup of coffee and enjoy the peace and view or to have some drinks and good food out on the patio at night. Yes, there are a lot of stairs - about 60 in total to get to the rental, but you don't have to climb them all at once. Actually, coming up and down was good exercise, as was the very steep walk up the hill to the neighborhood grocery store. Unless you are in very good shape, you won't want to do that more than once, but the store will also take orders on What's App and deliver to you for free. The only reason for the 4 star rating instead of 5 was that there isn't really anything close by to the villa, so to go out for anything requires a metro ride. I would actually give it a 4.5 rating. There is a restaurant at the bottom of the hill and the one neighborhood grocery store, but otherwise you need to plan ahead.

Very nice stay in a lovely house in the mountains close to Barcelona with the underground leaving you at plaça Catalunia.

We hunted through many properties before booking here to explore Barcelona and Cristina's place couldn't have been better. We were able to go everywhere we wanted via the train. The short walk to the station was perfect. We loved the outdoor terraces and backyard which were perfect for relaxing, having meals, or coffee at. Our group was 2 families of 4, with kids ranging 7-21. There was ample space and the short train ride away from the business of the city, along with the natural beauty of the area was much preferred to the apartments we compared against. Overall, would highly recommend!

Cristina truly was the most hospitable hostess of any VRBO property we have ever experienced. She made our time here extra special. Although there are a lot of stairs and we needed to travel 30 mins to the sights, i feel the tranquility of her property and serenity of the mountain environment gave us the opportunity to decompress from our city life back home while still exploring and enjoying the Gaudi masterpieces in the city. Thank you Cristina and Ursula!

The property is great. There is as much outdoor living areas/courtyards/covered patios as there is indoor space. The home is in a quite neighborhood with just a short walk to the Metro that takes you into town in less than 20 minutes. Cristina is an awesome host and a huge help with restaurant recommendations and local activities. Mont Serrat is less than a 40 min drive from the home as well. It was very nice to be able to come home to this lovely home after a busy day in the city. Thank you, Cristina, for everything!

Great stay in Las Planes. Quiet village an easy train ride away from barcelona (to La Rambla in 15min!). Wonderful, helpful hosts!! Thank you.

Three of us had a great time staying in the villa for 12 days. We enjoyed several dinners on the patio and drinks of cava. The many steps were a challenge, but we all agreed that they kept us in shape. Ursula was a wonderful resource when we needed help. We would definitely enjoy returning there again.

My wife and I rented Villa Belladonna for 2 months from September to November 2017. I cannot imagine a better place to stay in Barcelona. Christina and her associate Ursula were wonderful hosts. They responded promptly and positively to our requests and went well beyond the call of duty. The setting is exceptional - a quiet oasis 15 minutes away from the very centre of the city by train. The neighbourhood has many winding roads and paths and postcard views are present around every corner. The house itself is charming, spacious, very clean and well equipped - exactly as presented. Overall we had a truly fantastic visit and hope to return again some day soon. Thank you Christina and Ursula!