I've just returned from an amazing short visit with my young son to Barcelona that was made all the more pleasurable by hosts Alba & Carlos. The apartment is compact but had everything we needed.....and who needs 'entertaining space' when you have bars, cafés and restaurants literally on your doorstep. That said, this is by no means a noisy neighbourhood, even if you intend to take the 5 minute stroll to Camp Nou, it's a really pleasant and 'safe' community.
Alba has thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible and was on hand to help when we needed it......she even arranged a cab to pick us up when we left.
I only wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely return! Highly reccommended!