The location near the Praça d’Espanya is excellent, close to the Montjüic museums and the magic fountains, as well as several Metro and Rodalies lines (and it was easy to get cabs as well). It is a bit far to walk to the Barrí Gótic/Ravel/Born area where most of the tourist sites are although we did it on several occasions and it is a pleasant way to explore the City. If you are planning some day trips out of town, the flat is near the Sants train station as well so it is easy to get away. This is a real neighborhood and there are plenty of grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants, shops, and other elements of daily life nearby. If, however, you are planning to wile away the afternoon in an outdoor café on a pleasant square, there is nothing quite like that nearby (that can be found in other parts of Barcelona).
Maria Luísa was a gracious hostess. She had lists of restaurants, local merchants, sights, and other things prepared. She left us some butter, jam, milk, coffee, and other items for breakfasts as well as some Catalonian sweets which was very kind. She also had a translator available for the check-in which was very thoughtful. She had decorated the flat for the holidays and it was adorable, and we appreciated that very much as it was a nice “homey” touch.
The kitchen is well-stocked and very functional. The washer is easy to operate (the there is no dryer, but clothes dry quickly in the sun on the amazing terrace).
The bed in the room with the photo of twin beds is really a trundle. Thus, it does not really work for more than one person other than, perhaps, for young kids as when the second bed is out it’s impossible to walk around the room. We had to shift who got what room as a result, but we made it work.
I would definitely rent this flat again when we go back to Barcelona ... which I hope we will do as it is an amazing place.