We receieved a very friendly welcome and a lovely bottle of wine from Cristina when we arrived. Plus the apartment came with all the basic tea/coffee/milk etc. that we needed and a lovely bowl of fruit. The apartment is beautifully decorated, a modern renovation of an old place but still with some interesting original features. It is in a great location, literally next door to a supermarket and two doors from a lovely tapas place, plus in the immediate area there are cafes, bars, bakeries, delicatessens.... It's also very handy for the Aerobus and metro system plus easy walking distance to the Ramblas. Although it is a busy part of town the apartment has very good sound-proofed windows so it is peaceful and quiet. The balcony is nice to sit out on and enjoy the afternoon sun. Highly recommended!