We had Lara make the arrangements for transportation to the apartment from the airport upon arrival. This was extremely helpful since we had never been to Barcelona. The driver knew exactly where to take us and we were met at the door by Lara even though our flight was an hour late. It was probably helpful to Lara too since the driver knew her and was able to let her know our flight was late. The apartment worked out perfectly. It was a quick metro ride to the center of the city with the access to the metro being just steps away from the apartment. It was great to come back to a neighborhood after spending all day in tourist areas. Nearby restaurants and shops offered a lot to choose from and a break from the crowded city center. There is also a grocery around the corner if you want to purchase some items to have for your stay. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for our stay including a washing machine. Laura had a list of suggested restaurants and instruction on how to get to most major sites via the metro or bus. The metro was really easy to use. Just a note, the apartment is several flights up and there isn't an elevator, so if you have any problems with stairs, this may not work for you.