The photos can't capture what a unique and stylish apartment this is. The design has a clean, architectural quality boosted by bright colors and warm wooden floors. Each bedroom feels private and cozy -- the individual bathrooms create extra sense of separation. The kitchen is well supplied, and Mike left wine, juice, water and coffee to welcome us. A lovely surprise was that the streets around the apartment are covered in unique graphics and benches that create a pedestrian, community atmosphere, and the grocery downstairs provided everything we needed to cook breakfast every morning. There are so many fantastic breakfast and tapas spots (don't miss Lolita for tapas!), which Mike outlines in his extensive email when we booked. The neighborhood is a 10-15 minute walk from all major tourist areas, which we explored easily. MIke's booking email also provided details about transportation, and his manager met us promptly and offered to book us a taxi to the airport upon departure. Mike responded to messages throughout our stay instantly. End to end, we were beyond pleased with his hospitality and thoroughness, and loved the chic, modern but very comfortable interiors. Most grateful, Mike! We adored Barcelona and would rebook in a minute.