From the moment we laid eyes on Mar's apartment on Airbnb, we knew this was the perfect spot to mesh our family's needs for beauty, authenticity, quiet, and attentiveness to needs. The apartment was just as pictured in the photos and is even more beautiful in person. The sun streams into the common room in the morning and feels invigorating...what a wonderful way to start the day for exploring this beautiful, relaxed and artful city! Mar could not be more attentive to our needs and questions, which really put us at ease. I have been to a number of European cities now, and for the first time I was able to get sleep because the neighborhood was quiet at night. But what makes this place so great is that while it is quiet, it is also a quick walk toward Gran Via and you are amid the bustle of the city, and in walking distance to Placa Catalunya. There is also a supermarket a block away, and Mar's kitchen is fully stocked so food preparation in easy. Overall, this was just such a great place to stay and I highly recommend it!