There's 101 reason why you might not want to stay in this apartment but a couple of really good reasons why you should, reasons that outweigh any negative aspects. The reasons why you should stay are very simple and straightforward. Firstly there is the location. It's a centrally located apartment that is so close to where all the action happens, close to the harbour, to La Rambla and even close enough to Placa Catalunya if you want to use the Airport buses (which are extremely efficient and economical by the way) Secondly, Mercedes is a beautiful, big-hearted Spanish local who can give you so much local advice about where to eat, where to visit, how to get there, whatever you want. With Stevie the wonder dog in tow you might even be fortunate to get taken on a walk of the local neighbourhoods and that to me is what visiting a city like Barcelona is all about. You will get some breakfast, you will get a glass of wine or an espresso at the end of the day, in fact, you never quite know what you will get.

So if you want a luxurious apartment with 5 star service, where you don't have to walk up 108 steps at the end of the day, then go stay somewhere else for 10 times the price. I am not prepared to whine about any of the little things here simply because this is a genuine experience that is pure gold and I wouldn't have traded it for anything.

Fantastic, thanks Mercedes, thanks Stevie !!