Pilar was a pleasure to interact with. She provided plenty of helpful information (maps, places to go, etc.) and arranged both our transportation to and from the airport. Her apartment is in a great location that ended up being our favorite spot in Barcelona. There are tons of restaurants, boutiques, etc. everywhere, but there are no problems with noise in the apartment. You get a sense of 'the real' Barcelona because it's not in the middle of the high-tourist areas, but you can easily walk to the major sights. The apartment is clean and exactly as described. We had a great experience.