Mar's apartment is beautifully light and airy, and retain many original features. As others have noted, the pictures really don't do it justice. Additionally, Mar has decorated the interior with a personal touch which raises it above run of the mill weekly rentals. The area is good and very well-connected (1 block to the Metro, easy stroll to Espanya and Passeig de Gracia). Mar was a cordial and efficient host and I would not hesitate to rent from her again next time I'm in Barcelona.