We stayed in Barcelona for five days. The location of this apartment was great and it is well appointed. Everything is just like the pictures and the hosts are generally available via text messages though I don’t think you’ll ever meet them during your stay.
Everything you need is within walking distance and it’s a simple as turning right for the beach I’m turning left for the metro station to get to the center of everything.
There are some quirks of the apartment that should be noted, however. Firstly, there is little to no sound insulation between you and your neighbors. You’ll be able to hear everything from people talking, to TV noises, to people vomiting, and having sex (not necessarily in that order). We were awoken more than once to people fighting. The same for the windows that look out onto the courtyard: they are terrible noise insulators and you can hear people talking even when they’re closed. I suggest you bring earplugs.
If you have problems with stairs, this is not the place for you. There are 42 steps to reach the apartment in total. Inside the apartment bedroom and living room are also separated by steps. The elevator is at the extreme opposite end of a long building.
There is only enough hot water for one person to shower. If there are multiple people staying in the apartment you’ll need to be very quick or wait 20 to 30 minutes for the hot water to return.
Lastly, we learned the hard way but in the middle of the night the complex is locked down and the only way to go in or out is with a key. This means if you have an early flight and leave your keys in the apartment (as instructed) you will be trapped in the courtyard until the gates are opened.