We absolutely loved it here. It's a lovely flat: clean, with comfortable beds , a big balcony for evening drinks and modern decor. Yet it is in a nice old building with plenty of character in a treelined street. The location is brilliant. Its not a touristy area but has its own Rambla, plenty of cafes, a baker's shop with wonderful cakes two doors down and a greeengrocer on the corner. We loved being able to get to the beach so easily but also that the underground station was 5 minutes away. The beach is on a five mile stretch with clear blue water and lots of showers and little bars to get a drink. Parasols and sunbeds are a bit pricey (10 Euros each) but Claude has very thoughtfully left a parasol in the flat that you could take down there.
The underground is clean and trains run rapidly; only about 5 stops to the city centre and about 7 to the Sagrada Familia.
We particularly appreciated the way everything had been thought of. When we arrived not only was there a bottle of cava but also beer, coke and milk in the fridge.Cleaning materials, toilet paper, kitchen roll were all provided. So no need after a tiring journey to go out shopping. The kitchen has everything you need
(not always the case in Air BnB) including cheese graters, garlic pressers, and plenty of good quality glasses and mugs. Wifi is good and the air conditioning in the lounge and kitchen areas is lovely.
The other residents seem to be local people and there was no problem with noisy neighbours!
Claude answered everything really promptly, and was very efficient and helpful and also friendly.
This is a great place to stay. Enjoy!