What a great location! Away from the chaos of the gothic quarter for a more "authentic" Spanish experience with families taking their children to school and day care in the morning before heading to work. Like living with the locals. The train service in Barcelona makes being here so easy. The location is perfect - an easy block and a half from the station allows you access to all of Barcelona. We picked up 5 day passes at the airport office of tourism and used those continuously! (It's 2E40 for each ride without the passes. So, those passes were perfect! We could go anywhere and not have to keep purchasing tickets!). Cute morning coffee shop 1/2 block away (to the left on exiting the building) and multiple outdoor dining options to the right and throughout the neighborhood. Don't miss the local small grocery stores, although there is a Mercadona easily within walking distance for larger grocery purchases. (Seeing a real Spanish grocery store like Mercadona is an experience!). Marta and her husband met us upon arrival to ensure our satisfaction. What fantastic hosts! Thank you!