Pros:
1) Check-in was easy. Ishmael was very polite and accommodating. A bottle of Cava was given to us at check-in!
2) Sara messaged us to check on us and to let us know she would be available should we need her.
3) We felt safe at all times.
4) The location in Gracia is close to 3 Metro stops and multiple bus routes.
5) Supermarkets and neighborhood mercados are all nearby.
6) The apartment was very clean.
7) The apartment is spacious in general.
8) The heating worked nicely.
9) The bed is extremely comfortable.
10) Extra sheets and towels were provided.
11) The shower is good-sized and modern with a great rain shower head and plenty of hot water.
12) The kitchen has a good-sized refrigerator and freezer, a handy dishwasher, and a nice stove and oven.
13) The washer and dryer are very convenient.
Cons:
1)	The doors of the other apartments slam such that our door literally shook each time someone went in/out, awakening us numerous times during the night from around 10 pm until early morning. (Of course, we know that Catalans love their nightlife!)
2)	Other guests spoke in very loud voices out in the entry way in spite of “Quiet Hours” mentioned in the information sheet.
3)	The apartment, subterranean, has a bedroom window and a kitchen window right on street level, so late-night and early morning (wee hours) talking, singing, and shouting, especially around the all-night market across the street, is a consideration. We resorted to earplugs, which helped a little…and spent one weekend out of the city, too.
4)	Considering the negotiated price of the apartment, it is in need of some TLC. The furnishings, (except for the bed), kitchen items, etc. need attention.
Granted, some of these issues are out of the landlord’s control. Perhaps they are not important to some people, but they were to us. All said, however, none of the issues were worth complaining about during our stay, as there was little to be done about them at the time. We mention them only because prospective guests should be aware of them
We enjoyed our month-long stay and wish Sara and her company our best wishes.