Ana was a wonderful host. She answered all emails promptly and made a real effort to be there personally to greet and brief me on my arrival. She followed up with contact to ensure that everything was going well during my stay. The beautifully renovated apartment, while small, was very functional, modern and well-equipped. It is superbly situate close to the Passeig de Gracia and Place Catalunya. Many of Barcelona's attractions are within easy walking distance. Those that aren't are easily reached by the metro which is five minutes away. Ana's apartment is the perfect base of operations for a visit to Barcelona. Highly recommended.