The apartment is huge - even more spacious than we thought from the photos - beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Normally when visiting Barcelona we use an apartment or hotel pretty much just for sleeping and are out in the city all the time instead...Mathieu & Sabrina's place is so nice we stayed in a lot more because it would be hard to find better surroundings even in beautiful Barcelona.
The location is the best I have stayed at in many visits to the city. Great restaurants, bars and shops right outside the front door (I recommend the mango caiparinhi at Taller de Tapas 100ft away), bustling neighbourhood but not as busy and chaotic as La Ramblas (which is a short walk away if that is your thing).
Special thanks to Dara who handled check in and housekeeping...a very warm and friendly welcome and being able to drop off bags well before normal check in time while she was working was greatly appreciated.