The apartment is comfortable and in an excellent location. Taxi stands and metro stations are minutes away. Ingrid was cordial and very helpful, assisting us by printing train tickets we bought on-line and delivering them via her motorcycle. The restaurants, shops and bustling traffic made us feel a little like we were in NYC. The cautions I read about security in Barcelona seemed overblown, and this neighborhood felt quite safe. The weather was perfect, but we didn't get a chance to spend much time on the lovely balcony due to the traffic sounds.