Silvia's apartment was in a wonderful location - close to the beach, the bus, and the metro. It is in a very quiet neighborhood, so it was easy to sleep, even with windows open. Silvia and Ian were extremely accommodating, and we were provided with information about restaurants, metro cards, and other necessities. It was very hot, while we were in Barcelona, and cooling fans were provided with instructions to keep the temperatures manageable. There is a playground behind the apartment and one block away near the beach, in addition to excellent restaurants and supermarkets within a couple of blocks' walk. I would definitely stay at this apartment when returning to Barcelona.