Anna is a wonderful host and everything you would need is available in the apartment, from every variation of coffee maker to umbrellas and market carts for rainy days! The area a few blocks away - Poblenou - has a perfect Rambla for shopping and eating. The beach is an easy walk, making it accessible every day if you want. Long walk to city center and sights (about 35-45 mins), but our family likes to walk, so was great by us. Back patio is fantastic for morning coffee or an afternoon or evening glass of wine. The extra bedroom is small, and off the bathroom, and while we made it work with kids, we ended up spending a lot of communal time :). The blocks immediately around the apartment are quiet, almost empty feeling, which worked for us for sleeping, but would be hard if you wanted to be in the middle of lots of action. Overall, a great place for us to homebase our Barcelona adventure!