Xavier's apartment was a great place to stay for the three months we spent in Barcelona. The size of the kitchen was great, and the space was very clean. The lack of an elevator was unfortunate at times since the apartment is on the 5th floor, especially if you have a lot of luggage. However, the apartment is just a short walk from a bus station as well as a metro station, which was handy to get to some of the major attractions. While the location is a little further from the more well known sights, Poble Sec was a great area for a longer stay because it feels very local and is quieter than the gothic quarter, and has plenty of great restaurants! Highly recommend this apartment!