I stayed at Alba's place with my family. We have 2 kids, ages 20 and 22. It was our first time to Barcelona. The apartment is great! The condition is like new, clean and the furnishings are modern/upscale. The neighborhood is quiet. You have to walk a few blocks to find restaurants, but there are small convenience stores and coffee shops nearby. You can walk to La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, Montjuic and there are 4 nearby Metro stops to take you anywhere in the city (beaches, La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell). I highly recommend Alba's place!