Staying in Anna's apartment was the ideal way for our family to experience Barcelona. The location is perfect, away from the hustle and bustle of the Ciutat Vella, but still just a 15 minute walk to Las Ramblas. Very easy walk to the Metro and bus, which puts the entire city within 30 minutes of your doorstep.

But the apartment is so pleasant and relaxing that we were content to just hang out and read on the terrace some days. There are plenty of beds, and our family of four was well accommodated. The Poble Sec neighborhood has great food and markets. We bought fresh fish at the nearby Mercat Sant Antoni and grilled them on the terrace. Lovely walks on Montjuic are right outside your door. It was unseasonably hot during our visit, but the AC and closing up the upstairs made the apartment a pleasant refuge during the heat of the afternoon.

Anna really went out of her way to make up feel welcome and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. She left us a care package in the fridge and gave us an extensive orientation on our arrival. She's a great resource for restaurant and shopping recommendations.

All in all, just a wonderful experience. Very highly recommended.