Great location. We stayed for nearly 2 weeks during Christmas and was never bored as there is always something to do and see in Barcelona. Public transportation is near albeit u will have to walk uphill slightly to reach the apartment. No problem with food there. We cooked and we ate out at some of the highly rated restaurants/cafes around the area. The area is quiet but feels safe to walk around.
Josep was wonderful as he was always quick to respond to any issues we had.
For a family of 5, we had our own space in the apartment. This was especially good for our 2 teenagers. Having a fast Internet at the apartment really helped too as we could book tickets and search for things to do. The apartment is clean, but a little tired. However, there was everything we needed for a home away from home.