We stayed here in March 2018 for 4 nights with our family (2 boys, 2 adults) from Boston. The apartment is a lovely in so many ways! Antique tile floor on sunporch, modern and clean kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds and bedding all made for a relaxing and easy "home away from home". I was worried that it would be noisy, since our Spanish friends said the neighborhood was very busy...but the best part about this apartment is how quiet it is! The flat in on the backside of the building - no street noise at all. Yet, you walk out the door and are in the heart of the city with access to one of the major metro stops (Placa de Catalunya), within walking distance of many neighborhoods and even the beach (20 mins). Esther (the host) greeted us and gave us tips on where to her favorite local restaurants, where the markets were, and more. Washer and dryer helped with keeping us in clean clothes. A gem of a place in the heart of Barca!