Our visit to Barcelona was considerably enhanced by the quality of the accommodation provided for by our host, Josep, at his uniquely well-located and spacious flat in the heart of this vibrant city. Josep welcomed our family through numerous email messages in advance of our stay, and he specifically assisted us by making his flat available first thing in the morning upon our overnight arrival from Washington, DC. Our family of 13 includes 5 children, ages 6, 4, 3, 2, and 1, and it was most important to be able to gain access to the apartment as soon as we were able to gather baggage and travel from the airport to this location.