Jose Maria is a fabulous host, and the apartment is amazing for its location, style and comfort. Shops, sights and running routes are all right there. But it was also super comfortable to relax inside. It was a privilege to be able to look directly across the lane to see the light shine through the stained glass windows of the Basilica Santa Maria del Mar. You could choose to let in the sounds of the people walking in the plaza and narrow street below or could close out all noise by shutting the French doors.