What a wonderful experience we had at this apartment!
It was PERFECT for my Australian family and I. When meeting Wally he was very hospitable, friendly and kind. He gave us lots of valuable information about the apartment and the location.
My favorite thing about the apartment was the mixture of the authentic/rustic style (the high ceiling beams and original tiles) but also having modern fixtures in the bathrooms and kitchen. The whole apartment was very clean, modern, stylish and just a beautiful place to stay. I actually used the apartment to get ready for my wedding, and I know the background of the apartment will make for beautiful photos.
The location is also excellent. Even though it is not "down town" you are very well connected with the subway and bus service. Even a taxi doesn't take long to get you downtown. What also is great is that the neighborhood feels more local rather than touristic. It is much more affordable this way as there are no "tourist trap" restaurants or shops, it is a true reflection of living in Barcelona.
If you really want a local Catalan experience than this is the place for you. My husband is from Barcelona and even he was very impressed with the apartment and location. For my family of 5 (including an 83 year old grandmother) this was the perfect place to stay and will be an experience we remember!