Wow! What a spacious apartment.
After arriving much later than we anticipated we were warmly greeted by Carlos who showed us around the apartment, explained details of Barcelona, gave us some very good recommendations for restaurants and even had a bottle of sparkling wine for us to enjoy.
The apartment had beds for 7 people but could easily accommodate more using the couches in the living area. The rooms were all very large and the beds very comfortable. All bedding was provided and it was spotlessly clean as were the towels. There are two bathrooms. The kitchen was very well equipped with a few basic supplies; anything else could be purchased from the supermarket right next door. A wonderful bakery (Baluard) is 50 metres away. The apartment is on the third floor but there is a lift, it may be small but it works well.
Situated less than 100 metres from La Pedrera, the location is perfect. The nearest Metro station (Diagonal) is a 3 minute walk and buses pass by the apartment. If you did want to see La Rambla it is a 15 minute walk or 20 minutes to the old Gothic Quarter with its quaint and unique shops and large number of cafes. Sagreda Famillia is a 15 minute walk.
We could not have wanted a better apartment for our group of 6. It is not in the centre of the tourist bustle and is quiet except for the morning traffic which affects the front rooms. Closing the shutters will largely eliminate this.
The only thing missing was a toaster to cater for Australian tastes at breakfast.
We would recommend this apartment without hesitation for anyone looking for quality and value.