There were 5 people in our group of 30-something year olds who stayed at the apartment for one Saturday night in March. We were heading back to London after a big week of skiing in Andorra so we were tired and just needed somewhere to stay the night before heading out early the next morning for our flight home.

Location is great, close the La Rambla, bars, shops and restaurants. The apartment itself was fine and clean.

The major downside was the extremely strict noise level. Yes, we were aware there are strict rules against high noise levels between certain hours which according to the listing we felt was reasonable, however if you are a group of more that 2 people and intend to have a conversation with each other, I wouldn't recommend this place as regular, conversational noise level is considered too high.

Our group of 5, who are very considerate and respectful of house rules, were asked to keep noise levels to a minimum. That night we just wanted to stay in and have a few quiet drinks so we could have an early night however during the night we were disturbed by the host, who walked straight into our apartment unauthorised (the door was unlocked so she gained entrance freely) and we were asked to keep the noise levels down. We were told the neighbours had complained about noise levels and we were accused of slamming doors around the apartment - untrue as the apartment is simply one big room containing all living, dining, lounge and bedrooms, there isn't a single door apart from the bathroom which we certainly didn't slam just for kicks. I felt this accusation was unjustified. The noise could've come from a neighbouring apartment but we were accused.

The host was very rude to us and stated that whispering was the only acceptable level of noise. Absolutely absurd!

Would not recommend staying here especially if you are a group.