The apartment is exactly as described. It is cosy and rustic and in a great location. El Raval is a great area with interesting independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. It has quite a bohemian feel. It is less than 10 minutes walk from the Ramblas and 15 minutes to the Old City. Manel is a nice friendly host and met us at the apartment and explained all we needed to know. He was flexible about leaving our luggage at the apartment for a few hours after check out if needed too. Barcelona gets very hot and humid in the summer and remains so overnight so although there is air conditioning in the living room the bedrooms remained quite hot despite there being fans provided. That said, it is a great apartment and suited my wife, two daughters and I very well. I recommend it.