The reviews others left and the pictures of the apartment convinced us this was the place to rent during our visit to Barcelona. We could not have been happier with the apartment, Javier's attention to our stay, and the fantastic neighborhood. Every afternoon when the kids got out of school they swarmed the plaza and played for hours -- from tiny toddlers to teenagers. What a wonderful way to grow up! It was a special place to return to when we were tired of sightseeing. Don't shop in the high rent stores along the Passeig de Gracia -- there are wonderful shops on the side streets that have treasures to discover. We found a fantastic mosaic place where we bought a unique piece of art and would have taken a class if we had the time. Finally, the apartment is beautiful, welcoming and comfortable. We are so happy that we stayed there.