This apartment was perfect for my stay in Barcelona. The view from the balcony off of the main bedroom was beautiful! You can see La Sagrada Família, as well as the coastline. I was pleased with the location - Park Güell was a 15-minute walk, and La Sagrada Família was a 20-minute walk. I prefer to walk everywhere when I'm traveling, and this was an ideal location to do so. They are approximately 7 minutes from a pickup spot for the Hop On, Hop Off bus tours, too! Gemma and Alex went above and beyond and sent me links to purchase tickets for sightseeing in advance. I highly recommend buying tickets for La Sagrada Família before you go - tours, both self-guided and otherwise, sell out quickly. There are several grocery stores and cafés nearby, and I always felt safe in the neighborhood.
Gemma and Alex were out of town when I arrived, so their friend, Norma, welcomed me. She was incredibly kind, and spent at least 45 minutes with me making sure that I had what I needed in the apartment, and showing me everything I needed to know on a map. She took the time to explain both bus and subway routes, pointed out the popular sites to see, and recommended a grocery store that was open later than most. She ensured that I knew which areas I needed to be mindful about pickpocketers, and gave me a tour of the apartment. Her warm welcome made me feel immediately at home.
The apartment is entirely furnished, including a kitchen with all the pots, pans, and utensils you'd need to cook for yourself. They do not have a television, and I did not mind one bit. If I am ever back in Barcelona, this will be the first place that I look to stay!