My husband and I loved everything about our visit to Deco Apartments' place on Carrer del Rec and Passeig de Born. First, we arrived by car with severe delays and Emma was very helpful in allowing us to check-in by keypad code and a lockbox key for a smooth entry after a stressful trip there. Second, I could see from my research that the apartment was nicely decorated and well-located, but I didn't fully understand how luxurious the balconies were and how central our street was for night life until we arrived! (To this end, I might recommend ear plugs if you are sensitive to noise while you sleep, but we slept very comfortably without.) We loved stepping out anytime day or night and being able to find a spot for tapas, cafecitos, or a quick and delicious drink. Finally, Emma was very helpful in providing recommendations in the old city and beyond, and we loved attending the Gran Festa de Grácia, wandering through the streets of Born, and seeing the Font Mágica at Montjuïc on her advice. The Museu Picasso, the Centre de Cultura i Memoria, and the Parc de la Ciutadella are all five-minute walks from the apartment, and the waterfront, Plaza de Colón, and Las Ramblas are just a bit further (about 15-20 minutes walking or 5 minutes by cab). I couldn't imagine a better home base for our short but eventful three nights in Barcelona.