We had a great time staying in Mariona's apartment during our few days in Barcelona. It was a good spot for a family (me, my wife, and our six-year-old son): although small, the apartment has two separate bedrooms with shutters to make them very dark, a basic kitchen, and a combo washer/dryer. It's close to the beach and about a 10-minute walk to the metro. There are some good places to eat on the Poblenou Rambla, and Mariona listed several suggestions for us.