We have been visiting BCN now for 7 years - coming about 6 times a year. This is the best place - by far - that we have stayed in. I was initially worried that it might be too far out of the centre but that is not the case. The journey to Plaza Catalunya couldn't be easier. The station is around the corner and the trip down takes less than 25 minutes with trains every 10 minutes. In fact the journey is a pleasure and means that you can get to where you want to be without having to walk through millions of visitors. When we stayed in the centre before we found it noisy and crowded and the apartments very small. Coming back to the Magic place after a day in town was wonderful. I can't begin to tell you just how fantastic the view is from the apartment. And having a pool is a real treat. The apartment itself was spotlessly clean. The beds are proper beds. The furniture is comfortable (unlike most places where the cheapest Ikea furniture is used). The kitchen is well equipped and the bathroom has a lovely walk-in shower that really works (many just don't). The rooms are all very spacious and beautifully adorned. The local square (around the corner) has everything you need. The fish counter at the Condis is excellent and the small supermarket on the corner is simply first class. A local bus will take you to Tibidabo which if you have children is a great day out for them and the inside of church there is stunning. I know I'm enthusing but please trust me - I've had enough experience of staying in apartments in Barcelona to know what I'm talking about. Now this isn't a place for loud parties but for a couple or a small family (or 2 couples) it is exactly what you are looking for. Antonio is an excellent host. Our flight out was delayed and meant a very very late arrival but he made sure we could get in at 2am. When we arrived we found eggs, bread, butter, jam, juice, water, beer and a bottle of cava in the fridge for us. He said he understands that guests don't won't to go shopping immediately for the basics. What a lovely thing to do.
OK - let me tell about the pool. It's an infinity pool so when you're in the water you're looking out over Barcelona. At night this view of the city is just amazing.
We didn't eat in much but next time we will. We found the restaurants in Gracia (15 mins on the metro) gave us a huge choice. There is a restaurant in the local square which is great for breakfast and lunch but it's only open in the evening on week-ends.
You've found what you're looking for. As for us, we will be returning here again and again and again.