Carmen's place was really nice and clean. It has every thing you would need for a stay in Barcelona. The nearby town of Gracia is also very trendy and within walking distance. There are easy bus and metro links from the apartment into Gracia and into Barcelona centre, but be careful of pickpockets!! Carmen's husband Miguel greeted us on arrival and was very helpful and answered any questions that we had. We would definitley stay here again when we come back to Barcelona!