Eli's place is lovely, airy and has everything you might need. It is very true to its description, and even better. The swimming pool is not huge, but large enough for decent swimming, and was never too busy, even in August, when we went. For a couple of hours, from 2pm onwards, it's fully in shade, so great for those worried about the little kids in the sun. Other than that, nice and sunny, but with trees providing shade. The area is lovely, with plenty of transport options. Only a few eating options around the flat (try the Italian sports bar two blocks down the main avenue), but with no longer than half an hour walk, or a jump in the tram, you can reach a wider variety of places. The nice sandy, clean beach is a leisurely 15 minute walk away (a bit steep, wavy and deep to the chest, so mind the little ones). It was our first time in Barcelona - we spent 11 days, and balancing the lazy days in the swimming pool and beach, with the loads of touristic and cultural activities, we still need more time to see it all. You can get to the flat quite cheaply from the airport, but between changes and the various steps that you need to negotiate in the metro with your suitcases, I would recommend using the reasonably priced transfer that Eli and Luis offer. Thanks both for the great time we had!