My friend and I were staying at Steve's apartment for 10 days in July and it was just what doctor ordered )) the area is great, really for us who love to stay in old part of the city with nice little shops, Picasso museun is near, and bars to visit at night and in walking distance of the georgeous food markets and the cost. Interior of the flat is really elegant it has it's charm and you have all you need there. And if you want to go in some distant part of Barcelona you can take a metro which just in 4 minutes yo walk. Steve was responsive and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended