Deisi was a tremendous host who was very generous with her time. She met us at the apartment and gave us plenty of tips for local transportation, the city's layout, and great places to eat and visit. Her apartment was very comfortable for our stay. The apartment has two balconies that overlook a great boulevard with parks and plenty of people watching. We really enjoyed the light and breeze in the living and dining rooms that came from the balconies, especially in the mornings. The bedrooms were dark and very comfortable for sleeping. The kitchen had everything we needed and more.
The location is great, too. There are two grocery stores just downstairs; one is organic. The apartment is walkable to many, many sites-- 10/15 minutes to Sagrada Familia, 30 minutes to the Gothic Quarter, and many others. There are endless cafes and eateries within walking distance. (For tapas check out Le Pepita, which is a few blocks away. We went there on Deisi's recommendation and really enjoyed it.) We also used the Metro, which is 2 blocks away and very easy to use. (Deisi recommended the T-10 pass, and it was perfect for our week's stay.) We fell in love with Barcelona and would book Deisi's place again in a heartbeat!!!