We had a lovely time in Barcelona! Jose and Patricia were very responsive to our communication and Patricia met us at the coffee shop across from the apartment right on time. She gave us a tour of the apartment and provided us with helpful information and resources for our stay. The apartment is clean and in a safe neighborhood and the building has an elevator. The location is less than 5 mins walk to La Sagrada Familia and 5-10 mins walk to the metro, depending on which stop you want. Fresh fruit markets are right outside the building. The shopping and restaurant areas, and nightlife are about 25-30 mins walking or about 10 mins by taxi. This place is great for those who want to be off the beaten path and not in the center of activity. However, walking back and forth to the shopping/restaurant areas gave us (5 single ladies aged 32-44) an opportunity to explore the city a little bit. Another great way to see Barcelona city is to take the city tour bus.