The Villa Modernista is a charming property with lots of original features. We stayed there as a family of 4 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pool was perfect for cooling off during the hot summer days. The property was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and very comfortable.
The Villa is only a few minutes walk from the metro station Guinardo which is only a few short stops from the centre of Barcelona so very convenient, yet it does make you feel that you see the real Barcelona, not just the tourist centre.
Nearby there is a supermarket (Carrefour) as well as local shops (Due Pani is good for croissants etc). We also found a couple of good restaurants in the area (TocaTeca, Chihuahua).
A special mention for our hosts Maria and Antonio. There was a taxi strike on the day of our departure and the first time we heard about it was when Antonio rang to say he was on his way to give us a lift to the airport. I can't imagine there being better hosts!
Finally, I would just add that when we next go back to Barcelona we would try to go back to the Villa Modernista again, so enjoyable was our stay.