Less central than, say, in Eixample, and located in the quiet middle class neighborhood of Guinardó, two blocks from the metro station and the historical (and architecturally fascinating and must-visit) Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau and only a couple of blocks from pastry shops, cafes and the local market, this is a brand-new contemporary looking, charming and pristinely clean apartment.
As we walked in, it was immediately clear that a lot of love and pride went into its renovation, with great results.
This is the place to be in Barcelona, if you prefer a more intimate old neighbourhood feel to more tourist-crowded areas.
A relatively small apartment, creatively transformed into a commodious one, on 3 levels, ideal for a family of 4, with a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for experimenting with the local produce or the fabulous fish and seafood available at the local market, or if you just get "restaurant'd out" or, like me, you refuse to even open your eyes in the morning without a Nespresso.
A handful of 'just right' touches, such as juices in the kitchen, a towel warmer in the bathroom and soaps and shampoos in the shower complete the picture.
Needless to say, we had a grand time and would return pronto if we could.
On top of that, when something happened and we were able to connect to the Internet from only one of 4 devices, Jesus got on it and resolved the problem quickly.