We really enjoyed our first trip to Barcelona. Marlene's lovely apartment is centrally located near public transit while being sufficiently far off the tourist circuit to help you get a sense of how locals live. We were able to cook our own meals in the fully equipped kitchen. Check in was a breeze, thanks to Silvia, and Marlene was very responsive when we had problems with our fridge and shower drain and quickly fixed the issues. Marlene also helped find us airport transportation, even during a taxi strike! Overall would highly recommend! Do note that the apartment is on the 3rd floor (American 4th floor), which might be a consideration if you're bringing bulky luggage.