Matias and his co-host were an absolute pleasure! The apartment is in the best location on the Costa Brava. The apartment looks directly to the sea and is a few steps away which is very convenient for bringing beach gear. This part of the platja de s'Abanell (beach) is less busy than other areas. The apartment stays cool all day long without air conditioning! Just leave the windows open and enjoy the breeze. The couch and beds are comfortable and two bathrooms make it great for a family. Matias provides a washing machine for clothes so no need to pack much either. The elevator is very fast but we preferred the stairs for a little bit of exercise each day. Directions to the apartment were perfect and Matia's co-host met us there promptly. She took us through the property and explained everything very well. If you don't speak Spanish, make sure to have a translation app on your phone to make communication easier. Matias provided us with many options for dining, activities and beaches and always responded quickly. The large pool on the property is gorgeous! The water is clean and refreshing and the grounds are immaculate. The perfect place to end a day at the beach. As for Blanes itself, there are many shops, restaurants and markets within walking distance though it is best to shop for groceries at the larger Mercadona for better prices and variety. You need to pay for parking on the street (best to pay by day or by the week) but can always find a parking spot close by. As for dining in the area, we cooked most of our meals as we enjoy eating on the terrace where it is quiet. We did eat at a few of the restaurants on the board walk and the food is okay. A lot of fried "tapas" or pub style food and sea food. We found the prices to be high and quality a bit low as compared to Canada but you will never go hungry and never run out of new places to try! The beach here is golden, fine pebbly sand with a steep slope but very clear and great to swim and play in the surf. The beaches are public and you will always find a place. Make sure you bring beach towels and buy an umbrella at one of the local markets as the ones on the beach are expensive to rent. If you have a car, explore the coast and the many beaches in the area - they are all unique. Overall, this rental is the best bang for your buck and will not disappoint. If we come back to this area of Spain we will definitely stay at this place again.