The owner, Marcel, is a fantastic host who really goes out of his way to communicate and make sure the entire process is smooth. The apartment itself couldn’t be better located to see Barcelona—seriously, location is 10/10. You are right on Passeig de Gracia with a metro station right outside the front door. Sagrada Familia is three stops away. Gaudi’s Casa Batllo is a couple blocks up the street and La Pedrera only a couple blocks further. La Ramblas is an easy walk. There are restaurants and shopping in all directions nearby. Apartment itself is comfortable and spacious. AC/heating, washer dryer, kitchen, WIFI, everything worked great.
Only minor things are that the street is busy so not entirely quiet—but we figured this going in and didn’t mind it. The atmosphere is great. Also, the main bathroom basically has a tub shower with a half tub glass screen so you kind of have to be careful showering or water gets on the floor.
Overall an awesome apartment ideally suited to visit Barcelona!