We (2 adults, 3 younger kids) stayed in Pilar's piso for 12 days in July and had a fantastic experience. Pilar was very welcoming, great about communicating, and attentive to any questions I had along the way even though she was on vacation herself. It did not make a different at all that she was out of town - she stayed on top of everything!

The apartment is very nice - it is spacious, simply but tastefully furnished, with comfortable beds and lots of closet space, which can be a challenge in Spain. It is on a high floor with elevator and good security and nice neighbors. We had everything we needed for our stay. The location is great - very accessible to the metro, shopping, and just a couple stops away from Barcelona's best places to visit. The street itself is pretty quiet, but a couple blocks in any direction gets you to shops, cafe, bars, restaurants, and public transport. Pilar left some tips and suggestions for various sights and the best way to reach them by metro and bus which was very helpful. Best of all it is a REAL neighborhood with REAL residents so you get a genuine feeling for what it is like there - and it's away from the crazy crowded tourist areas, which in July is most appreciated. The boys did a week long FCBarca soccer camp that was walking distance - it was a terrific experience, and freed up adult time to visit some of the sights that aren't so kid-friendly, so consider that if you are traveling with kids!

I would absolutely recommend this apartment to anyone looking for an authentic experience in my favorite city, especially if you take some time to really get to know the city. Thank you so much Pilar for your hospitality, and we will certainly be returning and calling you first!