Mariona was an excellent host. We arrived quite late and she was there to meet us. Many suggestions on which beach to go to and when, which restaurants are better, and Mariona also helped us order a big taxi to the airport. The location is right in the middle of Poblenou. It's a 10 min walk to the beach (12 min to avoid the nude beach), 10 min to Poblenou Metro station, 10 min to Poblenou's Rambla. Plenty of cafes and groceries around. Quiet at night, some dog barking during the day from the neighbors. The apartment is very comfortable and clean, and there were beach towels, beach umbrellas and toys for the kids. Perfect for a 4-person or family stay. We had a good time.