The apartment looked just like the photos, and met my three most important standards: clean, safe, and quiet.
We were a group of six adults, all but one of whom were visiting Barcelona for the first time. We wanted an apartment close to the major attractions, including Las Ramblas boulevard, the Gothic Quarter, and several Gaudi-designed properties. But it also needed to be quiet. And it had to have at least three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a rare find in a city of mostly smaller apartments.
The apartment was exactly what we wanted, and what we got. It was spotlessly clean; in a safe location, and super-quiet, even though it was on a busy street. All the appliances and furniture were up-to-date. A visitor's guide listed nearby subway stations, grocery stores, and suggested restaurants.
Our host's representative, Ramon, met us at the entrance on time; gave us a tour of the apartment and its features, and tips on using the subway, etc.
I definitely recommend the apartment.