First of all, this is a really nice apartment, well-located in the Eixample district close to a metro stop, everything close-by, with a great view into the yard. Nice décor, clean, and our hosts had even already prepared the baby bed & high chair for our toddler.
However, we were a bit unlucky in that there was a leak from upstairs in the kitchen just prior to our arrival. Our hosts were still busy with damage control when we arrived, so they could not give us the welcome that I'm sure we would have gotten otherwise. That said, Fiona did her best to make us feel welcome despite this unforeseeable mishap. She also gave some good hints about what to do, places to go with kids, nice restaurants in the area etc. All the while Phil was trying to get the leak fixed ASAP. Fortunately that happened soon & it was not a major leak, no repercussions except for some stains on the wall and a small puddle, so the kitchen was quite usable after they cleaned it. The kitchen, albeit smaller than we guessed from the photos, is (really!) well-equipped. And that was topped off by a bottle of sparkling wine, some beer & a box of chocolates waiting for us in the fridge.
Traveling with a toddler, it was convenient to be able to cook our own food when we didn't want to go to one of the many nearby restaurants (although they were quite good). Especially since there is a beautiful old market hall in the next block north of the place, complete with several fishmongers. Yummy!
All in all, despite the bumpy start, a great experience.