After another reservation cancelled last minute John promptly and kindly took us into his home. The terrace is pretty unparalleled for anything else in the price range, and the house is very spacious (granted, it's a three bedroom and there were only my girlfriend and I staying there).

Being able to open up the whole living room wall to the balcony was a real treat, and while there are a few minor things about the house that could use some TLC, having a jacuzzi tub in the master bath, and washer + dryer, and the beautiful terrace couldn't have been any better.

The neighborhood is great as well. I highly recommend going to Federal Cafe, and a place called Barramon for dinner which is about a 20 minute walk on Carrer de Blai!

The apartment is centrally located to the point that walking most places within 25 minutes takes about as long as taking the metro, so I suggest you walk and enjoy the beautiful city! And whatever you do head over to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, about a 25 minute walk. Head all the way up the steps even if you don't go in, going at night is one of the most beautiful public spaces I've seen in all of Europe!