When we arrived, Maria met us downstairs at the building's entrance, and she ensured that we got safely into the building and then familiarized us with the apartment, immediate area, and city. At Maria's apartment, my friend and I each had our own bed and bedroom, a private bathroom, and a lot of room to unpack all of our belongings. In addition, there is a shared kitchen, and Maria gives you full access to that space; for us, this meant making many delicious espressos. The location of the apartment is also spectacular. It is immediately off of La Rambla, which is very touristy, but still in close proximity to some terrific areas, namely the Gothic Qrt, Raval, and the beaches. I highly recommend this listing to anyone traveling to Barcelona.