Drew and Tamar's apartment is absolutely lovely and perfect for first time and returning visitors to Barcelona.
It's super quiet (the entrance on a pedestrian-only street is perfect), well-appointed and perfect for a family or travelers, with two bathrooms and space to spread out in the living room, dining room and kitchen.
The food in Barcelona is both delicious and cheap, but you could easily do some basic cooking if you wanted; there are a few grocery stores within a few minutes (bring one of the reusable bags provided unless you want to pay for plastic) and some 24-hr deli-type places for food/drinks/sundries in a pinch. Most of the nearby coffee shops don't open until later in the morning, but Cosmo (downstairs) is great for cafe con leche and a pastry; we also loved Vinitus, a very popular nearby restaurant, for wine and tapas.
We couldn't find any TV channels in English (if that's important to you for news, etc.) but there is a speaker to plug in for music and some board games if you're looking for downtime in the apartment.
The location is perfect for people who don't want to be in the most touristy areas but still want easy access either walking or taking the metro/bus. There are nearby stops for both that you can walk to in just a few minutes; the apartment is also close by to Passeig de Gracia and notable architectural points of interest including Gaudi's work.
It was an exciting first trip for my family to Barcelona and would look to see if Drew and Tamar's apartment was available for booking any future trips!