We had a wonderful four days at Alba's house. The house was clean and comfortable, with interesting design elements and a lovely terrace (that unfortunately we didn't get to enjoy too much because of mosquitoes). Alba made check-in/check-out very smooth, and welcomed us with a special treat from a local bake-shop. We cooked a lot in the kitchen, and there were plenty of pans, cookware, utensils, and even basic cooking ingredients like pasta, rice, oil, and spices. The location was wonderful; easy parking in a private garage spot around the corner and walking distance to both the plaza (3 min) and the lake (12 min). We used Banyoles as a base to explore the whole region, from the Costa Brava up to Olot and the volcanic park area. Not many tourists around, so we felt like locals! Highly recommended.