Stay for 7 lovely nights at the apartment, during a very hot and humid week in Barcelona. Thank goodness for the air conditioning at the apartment! We where lucky to be in the Poble Sec area during it's festival fortnight. Many nights there where live bands playing on the side streets. We even had one playing below the apartment one evening - which was fantastic fun. Walking around the area and listening to all the different types of music, as well as dancing with the local residents, made for a fanatic and fun week. The apartment is situated in a more quiet and less touristy part of the city - but with still lots to do and see in the area. We suggest enjoying the area by foot and visiting the Font Magica, Museu Nacinal D'Art De Catalunya and Olympic Stadium - which are all 20-30 mins walk away. Many fantastic places to eat near by - look out for the restaurant El Sortidor. Had 2 wonderful meals there and it is only 5 min walk away from the apartment. It is also very easy to visit the rest of the city, as the nearest metro stations are only 10 mins away, and you can be at the beaches or exploring beautiful places like Parc Guell or the Sagrada Familia within 30-40 mins. Our host - Roberto - was wonderful and very helpful. He went out of his way to make sure the apartment was ready for us - even cleaning it himself after the booked cleaner let him down. Totally charming and took us on a tour of the local area once the apartment was ready. He is also a host of information about the city, it's history and the best places to visit/eat/explore. He definitely helped make our visit very relaxed. The apartment itself is lovely. Great views from the terrace. The kitchen is a bit basic (no cooker) but we managed to cook a few meals while there. The all wooden floors and walls is a little odd, but adds to the charm of the place. It's certainly quite a unique listing - but comfortable and quiet in the evenings. Would certainly book with Roberto again and stay at the apartment. Highly recommend the area - esp if you want to avoid the noise of the tourist hubs like Le Ramblas and the beaches.