We found the apartment to be just as Phil and Fiona described it and plenty big enough for me, my wife and 2 adult daughters. The neighborhood is not only safe and charming but also well located. The apartment is just blocks away from a regional train stop, 3 metro stations, Airport express bus stop, Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas.
Phil & Fiona were also just great to deal with. No hassles. No drama. Phil met us at the apartment to get us oriented and that was it. The only downside--and it's a minor one--is that it got noisy a couple a couple of times as people made their way home for the night. But, hey, it's Barcelona. You're going to have late night street noise no matter where you stay in this part of the city. That said, we would definitely stay here again or at any of Phil & Fiona's other properties.
-Vince & Kelly