This apartment was perfect for us. We loved the quiet, safe location and easy access to the metro to get anywhere in the city in minutes. We split our stay at Marco and Charles' apartment into 2 visits with a trip to Malta in the middle. Returning from Malta it felt like we were returning home. We visited Marco's bar and were welcomed like old friends and we really appreciated the recommendations of things to do and places to eat. It was a magical trip for us and we fell completely in love with the city of Barcelona and that certainly was due in part to having such a lovely home and neighbourhood to come back to each night. (oh, and as for those stairs.....yep, they are a little workout, but thank goodness because the food in that city is to die for!!!) We live to travel the world and seldom repeat a visit to the same city, but oh Barcelona...we will be back!