Everything about Cristina's space was perfect. The location in Gracia is ideal. You are in the heart of the neighborhood that you will end up wanting to live in. There is everything you need within minutes including coffee, cafes restaurants, bodegas, grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, shops, barbers, tattoo shops and Mercat de l'Abaceria with its fruit, vegetable, meat, cheese and seafood stalls. The plazas are a treat to sit in, have a coffee/beer/wine and watch life swirl around you. It is a real neighborhood where people live and know each other. The neighborhood feels completely safe at all times. It is convenient to the L3, L4 & L5 metro lines and the metro is very easy to utilize. The apartment is spacious, stylish, comfortable, well stocked and private. You enter a nondescript door into an inviting space with 2 bedrooms, each with full baths, separated by the living room and a courtyard. Ideal for two couples or families. The glass walls of the living room, hallway and one of the bedrooms open to let air circulate and create a large open space. The kitchen is large and well equipped with dishes, glasses, cutlery, cookware, good size oven, refrigerator, cooktop and even a dishwasher. The washing machine is located in one of the baths and works well with a quick cycle. The kitchen, dining and living areas form a large space with plenty of room for a dining table, 2 sofas, bookcases with board games and many books in several languages, large screen tv, dvd player and well stocked cd and dvd library. The large courtyard has a table perfect for breakfast or relaxing with a glass of wine in the evening. The check in/out process was a breeze. Communication with Cristina was quick and always pleasant. She provides good local knowledge and tips for everything you will need. Getting to meet Cristina is reason enough to stay here. She is enthusiastic about her neighborhood and you will feel at ease and welcome as soon as she opens the door and says "Welcome home". If I could give everything 6 stars I wouldn't because I would give it 7. Cannot recommend Cristina's space enough. It was a joy to stay in and we feel privileged to have done so. Would not stay anywhere else when we return to Gracia and likely will plan our trip around availability.