Photos align with the flat - it is very spacious, clean, comfortable and has beautiful design throughout. Fab juliettes to sip wine on and the location is wonderful too - within walking distance to most of where you need to go around the city.
I've stayed in Barcelona a number of times in hotels and Airbnbs, this was my first time bringing my mother and partner to show them around a place that makes me so happy. The above being said, there are three things about this flat that did make our experience less than 5 stars. Firstly, the agency running the listing is pretty difficult to communicate with - as mentioned in other reviews once you can finally get to Anna, communication is much better. The agency was so bad that I almost cancelled our reservation twice, as they didn't get back to us for days and were more concerned about all the additional fees being paid than answering questions about our safe/smooth arrival in the flat. I would be concerned as the landlord if this was who was representing me and turning away business. Secondly, the tourist taxes are higher than usual, although they claim to feel bad taking it (I've stayed at soho house, the mercer hotel, more central airbnbs and their tourist tax was notably less) they are at the top-range of the tourist tax cap. Regarding the late fee/taxes cash payment, which I told them 4 separate times we were more than happy to pay, they continued to pester us to be ready to pay, again they seemed less concerned about confirming our safe late-night check-in. Lastly, I didn't see this in other reviews but I think it's important to highlight - there seems to be a clinic in the apartment directly below that looks after challenged individuals. We in no way speak or look down upon this but we feel it is important to let future guests know that it is loud at all hours of the day and night. Luckily the HVAC in the one room drowns out some of the noise, but sadly in the master bedroom, you hear it at all hours and my mother couldn't sleep. It’s a good flat for those who don’t need relaxation and are out and about the city all day/evening. Sleep can be a challenge though.