We loved our time at Ana’s apartment and will definitely stay here again… hopefully with our family or a group of friends because huge is an understatement! Landing at Barcelona Airport we walked outside and easily grabbed a taxi (approx. 30 minutes for €35) to the apartment on Ronda de Sant Pere (street) on the border of El Born and Eixample (neighborhoods). The building was clearly numbered and simple to find, we rang the intercom and Ana came down to greet us, then up 15 steps to a lift (it fits two suitcases and one person) but we only used this to carry our suitcases and we walked the extra 10 steps up to the next floor. Entering the foyer of the apartment we were pleasantly surprised to find it was even better than we’d hoped for. Check in was very easy and Ana’s English is perfect, she took time to show us on a map where we could find good places to eat and the main sights we should see. The apartment was even nicer than the pictures showed, brand new throughout, clean with everything you’d ever need and enough space for ten people comfortably… or a couple like us to get lost in. The air conditioning was nice in the August heat though the high ceilings and solid building did a good job of keeping the place relatively cool in the peak of Summer. Reliable wifi, great hot water, well equipped kitchens (yes there are two), and a coffee machine also made our stay that much more comfortable. Just a one minute walk from the Arc de Triomf the location could not be any better for those wanting to be close to the historic El Gòtic and El Born (old town) areas while still having the space and comfort of the newer Eixample (expansion) neighborhood. It was so easy to walk to all the sights, beaches, restaurants, cafes, but our favorite experience was getting bikes and riding to all the different and uniquely appealing areas that Barcelona City has to offer…. It really is a city designed for bikes (think Amsterdam but with sunshine). We loved how new and clean the apartment feels for being in such a historic building and the restoration of the original tile floors makes you feel almost guilty for walking on them, they are truly a work of art in their own right. Our favorite place to eat was “Wok Japones”, a budget (€15) all you can eat Japanese Grill and Sushi buffet. We were really skeptical at first but it turned out to be one of the best value (not fancy) meals in all of Europe (it’s located on Passeig Lluis Companys). Thanks again Ana for making our stay so pleasant, we miss Barcelona already and will be back soon. Our top suggestions: 1.Hire a Bike (Approx. €10 per day or €50 per week) 2.Get Ping Pong Paddles (€10 at Decathalon with free tables everywhere) 3.Go to the beaches (for less crowds...