Our family of five (including three children aged 11, 10 & 7) enjoyed our stay in Elsa's delightful apartment. Although compact, it was clean and comfortable, and served our needs very well. The apartment is not air-conditioned, but both ceiling and portable fans were provided, and these were essential for a good night's sleep (as we visited in late summer / early spring when the days were still hot). If you open up the doors and windows, the apartment also catches very nice breezes, and the only direct sun it gets is during mid-late morning. It is otherwise well shaded and therefore protected from direct heat. The apartment is situated on the second floor of the building, but there is a small elevator to help with any heavy luggage. The location is superb, being only two short blocks from La Sagrada Familia. There are also many restaurants, bars, cafes, grocery markets and specialist food sellers within a block or two in any direction. We did not have a car in Barcelona and certainly did not need one, but if you do, I think the only realistic option is a multi-level parking garage one street away (cost unknown). Walking is a great way to see Barcelona, and we even managed on foot from Castell de Montjüic via La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter to home (about 6 kms), but there are also plenty of taxis and a metro system. Elsa was absolutely lovely and very friendly. We would definitely stay here again.