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"Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches.

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 434 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches.

“Mas Blanc” is a large Mediterranean house complete with garden and swimming pool, with luscious forest surroundings in the heart of the Serra de Collserola national park (Barcelona's lungs as locals say), just a stone’s throw away from famous Barcelona and Catalonia ’s popular beaches. Ideally situated and very tranquil, it is especially suited to couples or small families, travelling by car who want to appreciate Barcelona and its surroundings but want to avoid staying in the city centre (easily accessible by public transport). Relax in the peaceful setting of an expansive house with garden and pool. Definitely for those seeking the simple things in life.

Property manager

Estela Torres Villacampa

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: But feel free to smoke outside, in the garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 366 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect for families with children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests cannot invite more guests to the property.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HUTB-007301

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Sant Cugat del Valles, Catalonia

What's nearby

  • Tibidabo Amusement Park - 7 min drive
  • Park Güell - 18 min drive
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 19 min drive
  • Camp Nou - 19 min drive
  • Sagrada Familia - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Baixador de Vallvidrera Station - 7 min drive
  • Sant Cugat del Valles Station - 14 min drive
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tibidabo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Asador de Aranda - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mirablau - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Venta - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vall Parc - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is "Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches.?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches. located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tibidabo Amusement Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from CosmoCaixa. Hospital Quiron Barcelona and Vall d'Hebron Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km). Les Planes Station is 26 minutes by foot and Baixador de Vallvidrera Station is 29 minutes.

"Mas Blanc": to visit Barcelona in a different way. Your mediterranean refuge with garden and swimming-pool near city centre and the best beaches. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mas Blanc stay
A very cute property. Estela was an excellent host with lots of useful tips
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet though still close to Barcelona hustle and bustle.
Very clean with a nice pool. Very quiet neighborhood in the hills over Barcelona close to the Tibidabo. Friendly hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Estela was the best. We had a long flight and she accommodated us and allowed us to check in early. The apartment is clean and has everything you need. The bed was comfortable as well. She also provided us with recommendations and advice on everything we asked. She was very responsive when we messaged her. I would stay here again in I make it back to Barcelona. Thank you Estela
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sean D., Walnut Creek

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to get in and out of the city
The property had everything we needed and was very clean. Estella was very accommodating, providing good suggestions for things to do and places to go near the Airbnb. You will want a car as the house is in the hills. It is a nice neighborhood so you won't have to worry about a rental car though.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joel S., San Luis Obispo

Liked: Cleanliness
First time to Barcelona
Had a wonderful time at the home of Estella and Jose in Sant Cugat del Vallès. Estella was very helpful in giving me all the insights to properly visit Barcelona and not get into tourist traps. The property was very nice and I felt like a local. You will need a car, as the train station is probably too far away to walk. The pool area was very inviting to relax at after a day visiting the city. Estella was nice enough to provide me with some fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from her garden that I could use as a nutritious snack during the day. Would highly recommend this as a place to stay if you want to live among the locals and have a quiet stay after being in the city.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We loved our stay, great hosts, kids loved the dog and easy trip to Barcelona. So nice to come back from the city to a relaxing non hectic place.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B., Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, peaceful and Clean.
This place is a great little getaway from central Barcelona. Far away enough to relax by pool and enjoy the peace and quiet. Close enough to metro rail and bus to get you to city center in less than 30 mins. Estella and Jose Luis are excellent hosts! They showed us everything we needed to know to get around and even gave us a lift to train station. They are really 2 wonderful people who really take care of their place and their guests. Will return again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
12 day visit in May
We had a wonderful stay in this lovely, cosy flat during May. Estella and Jose Luis were wonderful hosts who made us feel welcome and gave us lots of useful tips about where to go and what to do. The flat is small and cosy, but well shaded in the heat and warm in the cool evenings. The outside areas are lovely. It is very well equipped with everything you need. We had a car, which is good because supermarkets and amenities are not nearby, and it is a short drive to the train station for a 20 minute drive into Central Barcelona. The walking in the area is excellent and you can access all the forest trails from the house. Unfortunately the cable TV was not working so we never watched any TV and the internet is too slow for streaming. It is OK for basic mails and google enquiries. Overall it was a relaxing and enjoyable stay with easy access to lovely places in and around Barcelona.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming venue
Lovely basement unit. Because I'm not familiar with the area I did not realize that the address was really a small town waaay up in the mountains, not Barcelona. Car advised.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila V.

Just what we needed!
Mas Blanc is a charming little apartment and exactly what we needed after long days of traveling and sightseeing! Very convenient to local markets and downtown Barcelona. This location is very beautiful, we would definitely stay here again! Thank you Estela!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

Charming Neighborhood
We stayed here for 3 nights. It is a perfect little flat with everything we needed. Estela was a wonderful host. It was nice to come out of Barcelona and breath clean air! I recommend this rental if you like to stay outside of the big city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Very nice place. The house is very cousy and the hosts very nice and helpful. It was perfect for us
We were a couple with 2 teen daughters traveling by car, so this house was perfect for us. It feels good after a Barcelona full day arriving here into the nature. From the metro station to the city centre it will only take about 10 to 15 minutes. But, just be sure you have a GPS with you always or you may get lost some times and yes you'll need a car too. Crema, the dog of the house made our girls very happy . So I would definetively recommend this place to future visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Becky L., Toronto, Canada

Lovely home; Peaceful location; Very helpful, kind hosts
The apartment is perfect: cosy and well-equipped. The hosts are lovely: They are right upstairs, available for whatever we needed, and yet it the apartment has its own (distant from theirs) entry, so it also felt secluded/private. There is a lovely, peaceful garden with table and shade umbrella and we often had breakfast there. It is a lovely location: secluded from the city up on the mountain, yet the city is very easily accessible by transit (5-10 minutes by car to the train station, and the train is well integrated with the subway system so you pay one low fare to get wherever you are going in downtown Barcelona). The only drawback (not their fault!) is that both Google Maps and iPhone Maps apps had trouble locating both their home and the train station, so don't count on your GPS: be sure you have their directions to get there. The one time we did get lost, we called and Jose Luis immediately came and found us and led us home! Leaving your car at the nearby train station (free parking) is the best way to see the city: we found driving and parking in Barcelona very stressful, so each day we would park at the train station (only a few minutes away, but quite complicated: let Jose Luis show you how to get there!) and we would then take the short train ride into town: transit is easy and cheap. Highly recommended. Estela and Jose Luis were wonderful and kind. I have special needs (allergy to fragrances) and they made special efforts (washing the linens without fragrances) to make it safer for me. My wife was feeling ill upon arrival and when we came to drop off our luggage and they realized she was not well, they let her nap several hours before we were entitled to begin our stay, even though they were still cleaning the apartment. They are truly kind and lovely people. We have already stayed there twice, and we hope to return to Barcelona and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Roberto M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit très tranquille et beau.
L’appartement est très propre et bien équipé. L’emplacement a l’extérieur de la ville est tranquille et paisible, il faut être prêt à marcher car le transport jusqu’à la station de métro est parfois aléatoire
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
ideal location for trips to Barcelona and the beaches. Estella and José-Luis are charming and give good advice.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABDENNOUR S., Le pré saint Gervais France

Liked: Cleanliness
Appréciation
Bonjour , agréable vacances , très bonne communication avec estela , l’endroit est magnifique très calme , appartement , piscine tous est très propre, c’est parfait merci beaucoup.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sven R., Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
FeWo mit Herz und Charme
Wir (Familie mit 2 Kindern) hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub bei Estela. Ein kleines, charmantes und sehr gut durchdachtes Urlaubsdomizil. Es fehlte an nichts. Alles was man benötigt ist in der Unterkunft zu finden. Der Pool ist sehr großzügig, um seine Runden zu schwimmen. Estela ist eine wunderbare Gastgeberin, die uns mit viel Herz, Aufmerksamkeit und hilfreichen Tipps zu Ausflügen, den Aufenthalt versüßte. Wir sagen “Herzlichen Dank und Moin Moin aus Hamburg“
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

france v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Execllent contact
Estella et son mari tres accueillants A l image de la maison et plus particulièrement du logement. Et quelques jours inoubliables passés a barcelone! .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cora H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice Appartement
Very friendly and helpful renters. The House is very silent situated. Perfect to relax after a Day in the City. A Car is recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

Liked: Cleanliness
un séjour inoubliable
Nous avons passé deux semaines splendides. L’ appartement est très fonctionnel au sein d’un magnifique mas et la piscine a ravi petits et grands. Estela et José-Luis ont vraiment été prévenants, disponibles et super sympa, parlant tous les 2 français. L’ environnement est très calme ce qui est appréciable après avoir passé une journée à BCN ! L’accès à la ville est très facile avec une station de train à 10 mn en voiture ce qui vous emmène au cœur de BCN en 20 mn. Un séjour inoubliable et un coup de cœur pour Crèma la chienne des propriétaires qui est adorable 😊 nous y retournerons 😎 Famille Gaillard
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carsten J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House and hosts in quite surroundings
Perfect location for couples or small famillies that like the lovely Barcelona but also to relax after a hot day in the City. The hosts Estela and José Luis - not forget to mention their lovely dog Crema- are extremly friendly and helpful. You feel very welcome in their home. Would say a car is mandatory as the train towards the City is Down the Hill - 4 km in small Streets and passages. From the station is easy approx 6 stops - around 15 min. Huge recommadation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fabien D.

Endroit idéal pour 1 couple avec enfant, piscine impeccable et hôtes chaleureux.
Les vacances au Mas Blanc d'Estela, Jose-Luis et Crema étaient parfaites. Nous étions un couple avec une fille de 7 ans. Le logement est petit, mais juste ce qu'il faut au final. La terrasse extérieure et la piscine nous permettent de profiter de l'extérieur et du coup on ne se sent pas à l'étroit du tout. Estela est très disponible en cas de besoin quel qu'il soit, et a su nous dire comment profiter au mieux de la ville de Barcelone. Il vaut mieux avoir une voiture pour y venir car sinon on peut se rendre à la gare de train en bus mais seulement 1 bus par heure donc un peu embêtant. Il me semble que Jose Luis peut vous faire un service taxi pour vous amener jusqu'à la gare de train si besoin. 5 min en voiture (sur des routes un peu escarpées mais on s'habitue vite), 20 min de train et on est à la place de Catalogne ! Notre fille a adoré s'amuser avec leur chien Crema dès qu'elle le pouvait :-) La piscine est vraiment très au calme, assez bien ensoleillée et très bien entretenue. Bref nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances au Mas Blanc que nous recommandons fortement !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bram & Arendtje v.

Nice play to stay and visit Barcelona and surroundings, e.g. Sitges, Montserrat
Nice couple that are very kind and take care as good hosts. We had excellent weather ( heat wave so early in june). The appartment is cosy with enough space for a couple, though shower and kitchen are a bit small. We like dogs,though we don't have one, but you have to like Crema,the dog. She now likes Dutch cheese.... All the touristic tips are presumed tobe well known, but the appartment is only 15min. by car to Tibidabo mountain, which gives a tremendous sight on Barcelona atnight.But in june you have to wait until 23.00.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Gay W.

Quiet , pretty situation with train back into Barcelona 10 mins drive away and easy station parking
Estella and Jose Luis were excellent hosts, they could not have been more helpful , welcoming or accommodating . The position was perfect for us , travelling around Spain in a large vehicle with our bikes ,which we didn't want to take anywhere near the city . A really beautiful area itself to explore too . The apartment was very comfortable , well equipped and pleasant to stay in on an autumn evening .

10/10 Excellent

Manon A.

Un séjour au top !
Nous avons passé une super semaine et les hôtes sont exceptionnels ! Ils sont vraiment très gentils et très discret. La maison est magnifique, dans un coin calme et le coin est très mignon. Il est vrai que l'accès est un peu compliqué à cause des transports, et notamment le bus qui ne passe que toutes les 1 heure 20 et termine tôt en soirée. C'est le seul désavantage. Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour et avons passé un agréable moment. Merci beaucoup à vous ! Manon et Nicolas
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016