We stayed four nights and it was our first visit to Barcelona.

Fanny´s apartment is really nice, modern and clean, with a fully functioning kitchen and pretty much everything a family needs a short trip away. There is a great little organic supermarket just down the street and more traditional supermarkets only a few minutes walk away.

The apartment is located in El Poblenou less then 10 minutes casual stroll to the beach. El Poblenou is less hectic then the more central beach areas in Barcelona and was an ideal choice of place to stay for us. El Poblenou has it own Rambla, half a block from the apartment with plenty of alfresco restaurant options.

There seem to be plenty of public transport options near the apartment but as a family with young children it was easiest for us to use taxis and we never paid more the 8-10 euros to get to the Zoo, Las Rambla and other central tourist spots.

Only drawback for us was that the apartment is on the 3rd floor, with no lift, so going up and downstairs, with stroller, bags and two young kids was a bit cumbersome.

Communication back and forward with Fanny was always prompt and very useful and helpful.

We would definitely stay at Fanny´s again if/when we revisit Barcelona.