On arrival we were met by Mari and Rita. With lots of hugs and kisses we were bundled into this beautiful and spotlessly clean apartment which looks every bit as fantastic as it does in the photos - even better!
It's location, around the corner from the Sagrada Familia is excellent. It is quieter than the old part of Barcelona, giving us peaceful nights (in the extremely comfortable bed). The transport in this area is also excellent with buses at the front door, metro around the corner and it is very, very easy to find in a cab - every cab driver knows the Sagrada Familia, no Spanish required.
Overall, the apartment is brilliant but definitely the best thing about it is Mari. I have rated the arrival 5 stars but would give more if it were possible. We were very welcome - like a part of her family for the short time we stayed. She even came to see us on our last evening to ensure we had enjoyed our stay... and when she found out we needed a cab for 5am the next morning, she booked it for us so we would not miss our flight. It's things like this that make a holiday special!