Hard to imagine a better place to stay in Barcelona or anywhere else. By far my best airbnb (or similar service) experience: heads and shoulders above all others. I can't imagine going back to Barcelona and staying anywhere else; I can see going back to Barcelona just to stay there and repeat the experience. My wife, three kids and mother concur.

Excellent location: On a very quaint and quiet, private (gated at night) side street (or "little street"). In the center of L'Eixample, which is the heart of the now older New Town (home to great Art Decco buildings and good restaurants). Three blocks from La Concepcio Market, which is just as good as, but less touristy and cheaper than, La Boqueria Market for provisions. Four blocks (10 minute) pleasant walk or short cab ride to start of Old City, including Las Ramblas.

Amazing House: Three stories. First floor: a grand entry; a huge living room with marble floors, a grand piano (my daughter says it needs tuning!) and a movie screen (an impressive library of DVDs); and a very nice dining room for breakfast. Pleasant artwork.

Basement: Three bedrooms, two with their own private bathrooms, plus an extra bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Basement is below street level, but all bedrooms get light due to fact that front garden is also below street level and there is an air shaft in the back. Master bedroom is palatial and has an eight person jacuzzi. A cot or two there can accommodate a full family. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen has all the modern appliances.

Subbasement: We never used, but has an extra bedroom and a fun play room, including ping pong table and pool table. Laundry machine and dryer.

There are two floors above the first floor that are currently empty. Host might transform them into habitable quarters. Above those floors, there is a beautiful roof terrace with outdoor furniture. Nice view of roofops. Great for breakfast or evening drinks or dinner in good weather.

Host: Pau is readily available via cell or email and very helpful throughout. Great person.

Service: Delicious breakfast (full breakfast with eggs or quiche or tortillas, etc.) provided. Host provides a person (who was awesome) to prepare the breakfast and provide daily maid services. This is included in the price. This person will also prepare lunch or dinner or do laundry or act as a baby sitter for a fee. We availed ourselves of that offer and couldn't have been happier.

Price: A bargain compared to what you're getting, especially for a big family or a group. Easily accommodates two families who would each have their own distinct spaces.

I'm cognizant of the downside of writing this review: I'm hoping that the host will keep the price where it is and will give us a priority when the demand shoots up! :)