Gracia is the best neighborhood for access, quiet yet lively bars and spots near by. Since we stayed through the holidays, we were lucky to have Isidre help give us the Catalonia insider track for all celebrations as well as local villages around Barcelona. The apartment is spotless. It has a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of light and room. It has owner attention to detail (enough toilet paper, paper towels, kitchen towels, food upon arrival for breakfast and wine from the local village, etc. etc). I look forward to being able to return and highly recommend the apartment.