The apartment exceeded our expectations! Everything is new, crisp and very functional. The bed was very comfy with a cozy comforter. The bedroom can be darkened to your liking with 2 sets of shades. Very quiet with a lovely ceiling fan. We loved morning coffee and evening wine on the balcony. The neighborhood is the perfect, authentic urban Spanish experience and we found countless great tapas restaurants 1-2 blocks away. Grocery store below the apt is very convenient. We found the 74 stairs a challenge in a good way!, we burned off some of the calories we ingested every day enjoying all the delicious food Barcelona has to offer. Easy walk to the Ramblas and convenient subway 3 blocks away. We didn't get to meet Irene, but spoke on the phone and she is wonderful. Highly recommend this place unless you have trouble with stairs.