The location: Perfect. You are staying in the heart of the Eixample, one of the most upscale (think Beverly Hills, 5th Avenue New York) area of Barcelona. It is a safe, vibrant area from which to explore all of Barcelona. It is an easy 10-minute walk to Casa Mila and Batllo for example. Lots of food choices so just do your homework and you will not be disappointed. Taxi’s right outside the building with 2 subway stops 2 minutes away.
The apartment: The apartment is a modern, nicely furnished place which comfortably held 4 adults. It has an interior courtyard (we did not use) which would have been great if we had stayed longer than 4 days. The beds were comfortable, and showers were more than acceptable. Storage space was also fine.
The not so good. There is a café literally 25 feet below the main bedroom and it was noisy (manageable) but needs to be referenced. It stays this way until 2 am or so and is more than the usual street noise associated with a large city.
The owner: All interactions with Gala were professional and timely. She responded promptly to all my inquiries without any issues.