We cannot say enough great things about this amazing apartment. I think it may be in the best location of the entire city of Barcelona. The Placa in front was so full of life and because we were traveling with children, it was even better for us - our kids were out there every day playing soccer and making friends with other neighborhood children. We tried the restaurants in the Placa and particularly loved one of them, returning multiple times. There is also a gelateria that we frequented every single night before bedtime :) Javier was incredibly hospitable and outgoing. He arranged a terrific taxi driver to collect us from the airport and had groceries waiting for us in the kitchen. A stroller was there for our youngest child to use, and there were even clothespins to hang laundry with. The apartment is gorgeous and very well kept. It was extremely clean and well maintained. Javier and his wife kindly called to inquire about one of our children when he was sick and were willing to help us find a doctor at a great local hospital. In sum, they could not have been more amazing. If I could, I would live at their amazing apartment year round. For our family it was the trip of a lifetime. The only small advice I would give is that due to a narrow set of stairs it would be difficult for older people or those with trouble climbing to navigate. However my 75+ year old mother went up and down the stairs every day with no trouble. Also the neighborhood is very cheerful at all times of day and night (even at 3 and 4am!) sometimes with firecrackers and other times with music... it is fantastic... but bring earplugs if you are someone who likes to go to bed early. For us, this was the perfect destination.