Marta's responses to both email and phone were prompt and accurate. Her assistant met us at the sidewalk when we arrived from the airport, gave us the necessary information about the apartment and we were off.

The balcony is special - sitting there on a temperate Barcelona evening or drinking a cup of coffee in the morning adds a special touch to the visit.

The interior functions well. Of particular note is the fully enclosed shower and ample hot water. There were 24-hour markets a half-block in either direction so it was easy to get provisions whenever we needed them.

Most of Barcelona's main attractions were within about a half-hour walk. However, if you prefer to cab, we had no difficulty getting cabs within seconds at the nearest corner.

Overall, Marta's "Attic" provided us with very relaxing days in Barcelona while we enjoyed the city.