We absolutely loved staying in Mercedes' apartment. Centrally located in the Barri Gotic in the fantastic Placa Real, it was perfect. One small note - it is on the 5th floor and there is no elevator, so be warned if you're carrying a suitcase (it was an excellent workout, though!) Mercedes was the best host possible, greeting us with homemade sangria and taking my friend and I for a walk around Barcelona. Her dog Stevie is very sweet too! The apartment is as pictured; very clean and spacious. We would absolutely come back to stay here.