We stayed in the flat for four nights. My parents had never stayed in an AirBnB and were not sure what to expect. I explained how I found the booking and what amenities I searched for - lift access (parents are older), location, A.C., number of bedrooms and bathrooms, previous reviews, photos of property. Valentina is a FANTASTIC value and is thoughtfully decorated and located. You are one block from Rambla and a few blocks from Passeig de Gràcia. You have the advantage of the location without the street noise and bustle when you want to go to sleep. The apartment is on a busy street but the bedrooms are in the back and very quiet. The furniture is high quality and comfortable. The kitchen has a wonderful large table with comfortable chairs. We had relaxing mornings in each other’s company getting ready for the day ahead.
There is a good grocery on Valencia and a bakery around the corner. The apartment is a few blocks from Ciutat Comtal and around another corner is Catalana - two very good tapas bars. The Gaudí houses are within an easy walk. Really, the location is ideal.
If you are thinking about whether to stay - do it! We were a family of five and instead of staying in a minimum of two hotel rooms where we would be separated, we stayed in a great flat and got to enjoy spending our first time in Barcelona together.