ZERO STAR Review – A Masterclass in How Not to Run a Rental. This place isn’t just disappointing — it’s a carefully orchestrated symphony of small frustrations that add up to one very long “never again.” The listing promises a 13 walk to La Sagrada Famillia. The truth? Its a 48 minute walk. Due to the fraudulent address , prepaid parking was secured in a garage two miles away which was abandoned. The so-called “to be collected on premises” fee also turned significantly more. Accessing the apartment felt like negotiating a minor Cold War treaty. You must meet the owner in person, and good luck if you need more than two keys for the entire stay — the lack of electronic locks makes for a BIG Hassle Once inside, you’re greeted with zero guidance: no manual, no WiFi password, no clue where to put the trash. Extremely unhelpful host. The apartment itself has that special “tired and slightly resentful” energy. Bright white security lightbulbs, bedding that’s seen better decades, and towels with the texture of medium-grit sandpaper. Perfect for exfoliation, terrible for drying off. Communication with the host and platform moves at the leisurely pace of continental drift. Questions sent on Monday might earn a reply by Thursday — if the stars align.In short, this is the kind of rental that makes you appreciate every decent host you’v every had. it’s just relentlessly mediocre in ways that slowly erode your will to vacation in Barcelona