We had a fantastic week in Barcelona. The apartment was beautiful and has everything you need from a fully outfitted kitchen to beach towels. The patio was wonderful - we sat out most mornings with an espresso before we started our day. It is within walking distance to many sites - La Rambla and Casa Mila. We took taxis most places and were able to step out the front door and get one immediately. Julia is a gracious host. She gave great restaurant recommendations and answered any questions we had promptly. We will recommend this apartment and Julia as a host to all our family and friends.