The apartment was perfectly situated in Gracia, with much of Barcelona accessible by walking or metro. We ate our meals on the front balcony with views of the Sagrada, and hung our laundry on the back balcony with views of the red tiled roofs. No climbing up four flights of stairs thanks to the elevator. Our host Ricard was amazingly responsive, and concerned about our comfort. Since he owns several apartments in the same building, our two family units were able to stay in conveniently close proximity. Living room and bedroom are simply furnished, clean and functional. We enjoyed our stay immensely!