Our host made us welcome even before we arrived - Wally checked in regulary via ABnB and WhatsApp messages, giving us useful info and answering questions (for example, about airport transfers). In person, he enthusiasticallyshowed us around the apartment and gave us tips on the neighbourhood and local transport.

The apartment was fantastic, recently modernised and refurbished but emphasising lovely period features such as the floor-to-ceiling shuttered windows opening on to the front balcony, beamed celings and some original tiling. Furnishings, appliances etc. were all brand new (the saucepans hadn't even been unwrapped!). The terrace is great for breakfast.

The area is relaxed but vibrant - there's a very popular bakery right opposite, plenty of great restaurants and cafes (including a defiantly Catalan - but welcoming - tapas place, a trendy, modern burger place that our boys loved, an extremely busy Ethiopian restaurant and a homely, cheap, cheerful and friendly bar/diner on the corner). Located midway between local Metro stops and a major station, you can be in the heart of the Old Town in 15 minutes or on the beaches at Sitges in 30 mins; the airport is about 20 mins by cab, bus or train.

Very highly recommended!