I just spent forty-five very enjoyable days in this tiny jewel of an apartment. I wouldn't say the furnishings are luxury, but it is very well-equipped for a comfortable and pleasant stay. I especially loved its triangular shape with four balconies letting in lots of light--and reflective/tinted glass to increase privacy at least during the daytime (good curtains for nighttime). Also special to me were the fact that all the pots/pans and such are in good shape (not always the case in rental apartments) and that it has not only a washer but a tumble (not centrifugal) dryer. The bed, although only a double, is simply fabulous--very good quality mattress and linens made it hard to leave in the morning! I use air conditioning for sleeping so I was concerned that the single unit in the living/dining area would not properly cool the bedroom, but it was more than adequate (you have to drain it manually which was a little bit of a pain but not overly so). Every room has this "mood" lighting where you can change the ambient colors, which I first found very cheesy but ended up enjoying a lot. The apartment is on a second floor, so thankfully not a lot of stairs which can be an issue in the old city (both this and the amount of light are unusual in the area). One of the listing's greatest advantages is its marvelous location. It is not only close to metro and bus lines, but also within walking distance of most places where visitors will want to go. The little corner on which the building sits is very quaint, with one of those old modernist pharmacies kitty corner. It is a pedestrian neighborhood but vehicles with a strict need to get there (including your taxi!) can enter. There are *several* nice restaurants, cafes, and bars very close by, but the area is not noisy at all (unbelievably, of the many apartments I've rented in high-noise Barcelona over the years, this was one of the most peaceful--quality glass balcony doors help too). If there is a local feast, the parades and "gegants" will go right by your balconies--I got some great pictures and videos this way. But after-midnight music and noise are kept strictly under control by the city. For food shopping there is a large market a five-minute walk away, and if you're into wine, the Bodega almost next door is a wonderful shop with a very personal touch and eager to help out with recommendations (it's also a wine bar). Everywhere in the neighborhood quickly starts remembering you and engaging in a very friendly way if you're a repeat customer. Finally, Mike was a very attentive host who went out of his way to help with my stay, including by procuring/providing special services I wanted for a longer rental period (cleaning and others). Because my stay involved work, I would have preferred a more "formal" working surface than just the dining table, but in truth...