My significant other and I stayed for 3 nights last week (end Sept). We have stayed in other apartments throughout Europe, and this was by far, the best experience and an exceptional value!
The apt was even better than expected and we could not have been happier. It was exactly as pictured! Extremely clean, comfortable, tasteful, well-appointed... The amenities were much appreciated - WiFi, air conditioning, tv, kitchen... as well as the complimentary bottle of cava and water (especially after a long flight). The free breakfast downstairs at the restaurant, CAN60, was an added bonus, to get us going in the morning. When we first arrived, we were starving and not up for exploring yet - so we tried some take-away from CAN60 - fantastic risotto which hit the spot.
After a long day of exploring the city, we were glad to come back to the perfect home away from home each night. We enjoyed evenings/nights on the rooftop which had great views - including a partial view of Sagrada Familia. Very centrally located - we were within walking distance to Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, shopping, La Rambla, La Boqueria, and the train. La Concepcion Market next door was a treat to explore (not as big/busy as La Boqueria, but still a great experience), as was the "modern" supermarket which was in the same building as La Concepcion - very convenient.
One night, we had dinner reservations at a highly touted restaurant in El Born, but we decided to stay nearby instead and were not disappointed in the restaurant choices. (Romero restaurant was good, but De Tapa Madre is a better choice if you are looking to stay in the neighborhood.)
What made the experience even more phenomenal was the communication. Damien and Katerina always replied immediately, and we had the pleasure of meeting Katerina a couple of times. They gave us their cell phone #s, which we thankfully never had to use - but, it was good to know they were easily accessible. They even helped us schedule cars to/from the airport, which made our trip effortless. THANK YOU, DAMIEN AND KATERINA for a wonderful stay. We will visit and stay with you again and would not hesitate in recommending this apartment!!
P.S. We visited Lisbon after Barcelona and enjoyed the four-star hotel - but we kept remarking how we missed your apt!