Location was in a neighborhood, not a tourust hub which was great. I would say it is like staying in Brooklyn versus Manhattan, but it was two blocks from the subway so very easy to get around. The neighborhood had its own Rambla with a bunch of restaurants and shops. We walked it to the beach and were the only Americans around! The apartment was as nice as the pictures, and you cannot beat having your own terrace. We used it a bunch- but beware: bring your keys with you when you are using the terrace as the wind blew the door shut and they lock automatically. We were trapped and a little panicked but we called Roger and he was there within 10 minutes to let us out.