As we prearranged, a driver was waiting for us as we got off the cruise ship. Although there was construction on our side of the street, we were dropped off only short distance from the front door of the apartment. There we were met by Ingrid, Manuel's assistant, who let us right in, showed us around and stayed to show us on the map the best ways to get to places in Barcelona. We were pleased to be in a nice quiet neighborhood, within walking distance of nearly everything we wanted to see. Although we arrived on a holiday, there were stores and restaurants available nearby. The apartment was clean and spacious and accommodated our group of seven people very nicely. We had plenty of room to eat together, play cards, watch TV without feeling crowded. Three couples and one single each had a bedroom. The couple and single with the balcony were thrilled with their rooms and their views. The couple with the bedroom next to the dining area was also very pleased. While not having a great view, they got the charm of the nearby church bells. The one couple that had the interior bedroom, with only a view of the wall, mentioned that they needed more air circulation, even though they had a fan. They morning we departed for the airport, the driver, prearranged with Manuel, showed up early and helped us load luggage in the pouring rain. We made it to the airport in plenty of time. We are very grateful to Manuel for making our stay such a pleasant one.