We loved Josep’s place. It was well-equipped, with a comfortable bed with a top sheet, great shower that kept the water in the shower recess and had plenty of room and a modern kitchen. All the appliances were modern, including the air-con. Josep was helpful and quick to respond pre-trip and during the trip. His representative, Angeles, who met us advised on the Metro, gave us a tourist map and information. Angeles is an absolute gem. She makes you feel so welcome and uplifted after a long day’s traveling. She gives an extra €100 value to the place.
The location is unbeatable if you value convenience plus quietness. The apartment fronts a small square with a wonderful tapis bar/restaurant called Can Violi. We ate there twice and each time every tasting dish was wonderful. Despite being near the square, the place was incredibly quiet at night. It was only about 5 minutes to the metro whose line took us to all the tourist attractions. We got a casual Zone 1x10 ticket pass for €12 which covers Barcelona City and this lasted us the four days we were there. You can share this pass with other people. If you come by rail, it is a very easy 10 minute walk on flat ground to get to the apartment. I was sad to leave as we had become very fond of the apartment and our little Plaça and would certainly stay here again if we came back.