Was a modern, clean, lovely apartment, very comfortable for 3 to 4 people. For us, the LOCATION is what makes this apartment EXTRAORDINARY. You are on a small street in a quiet neighborhood with a true local neighborhood feel. At the same time you are only 3-4 blocks from a major boulevard with high end shopping and hotels. Easy walking distance to Born and the Gothic District. There is nothing even slightly touristy feeling about the neighborhood. Corner coffee shops, bars, groceries within 1-2 blocks.
There is a truly amazing local Catalan restaurant Cal Boter, Carrer de Tordera, 62 about 5 short blocks away. Very well reviewed and deservedly so. Authentic Catalon food in a rustic setting. Local clientele but you will still want to make a reservation (days in advance for dinner or even lunch on a weekend). Another nice find if you're looking for something lite and casual but still very high quality food and preparation was a place called Bike Cafe. Very nice salads, gourmet pizzas and more. No more than 200 feet from the apartment, 1 block east and less than half a block south.
The staff that manages this apartment is professional and accommodating. The unit as I said was clean and equipped. The unit was also very quiet being three floors up and with a nice thick walls. Almost no street noise at all.