Ana was a great host. She met me at the apartment, and checked in the day afterwards to be sure everything was going ok.

The apartment is exactly as pictured. It's quite compact (especially the bathroom), and I'd say perfect for a single guest or couple. The apartment has two a/c units, one in the lounge area and one in the bedroom. They are powerful and provide plenty of cool air. The apartment is in the back of the building, and its one window (which is frosted) looks out onto the mechanical equipment and the space between two buildings. Not at all scenic, but, Carrer d'Arago is a six lane street, and this apartment hears zero street noise; very nice for peace, quiet and sleeping. There are two Metro stops about 600 meters from the apartment and from these you can go anywhere. I mostly walked to the places I wanted to get to, but did use the Metro too. There was a Barcelona guide book, metro maps, museum information and other tourist info in the apartment. This was my favorite apartment of the 3 I stayed in while in Europe this summer. Ana was fantastic, and very responsive, the apartment is exactly what you see, and the location is great. I'd stay here again without hesitation.

Just an FYI: The apartment across the hall is also a vacation rental. I did hear the people in that apartment, but it is not a reason to not stay here. I just mention to let anyone know that you may here these neighbors, and don't be surprised. For the first two nights, no one was in the apartment. Then I'd hear them during the day and evening, but at night when it was time for bed, all was quiet. I texted Ana about the neighbors on the first night, and she was super responsive and concerned. She's a really wonderful host.