This apt was nice and quiet which my family appreciated, yet a few steps from the front door and you are in the beautiful Plaza Real. Because there is nothing but pedestrian traffic on the street there is a lovely calmness to the area. We found great food markets, restaurants, tapas bars, and major tourist attractions all in walkable distance. The apt is uncluttered and had everything that we needed. The host was most attentive with his email. The kitchen luckily had basic utensils and I actually used the oven to roast vegetables we bought from a fantastic market off Las Ramblas . The proximity to so many things makes this place a real winner!