The location of this rental was wonderful and very accessible. It was right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter and walking distance from the Picasso museum, as well as Placa Catalunya and the Arc de Triomf for the bus and metro. We were under the impression, based upon correspondence with Monica, that she would be home. Her description says that she can be available based on your preferences but might not be there at all, but in our correspondence she told me she would be there to meet us and give us advice as we were two young females traveling by ourselves with little knowledge about Barcelona. When we arrived, however, we were greeted by her son who gave us a quick overview of some things do to. We did not see Monica for more than twenty minutes on the second day, and it was not until 1:00 a.m. when she returned home. The flat was cozy, and we appreciate the use of the living room. The bedroom was a bit dusty, but overall clean. Everything was wonderful, but the bed was a bit uncomfortable, which we understood after realizing that it is a futon mattress. You are not sleeping on a double bed but rather a futon that has been extended. It was fine for us as young students but not the most comfortable for someone who may be a bit older or prefer something more comfortable. If you expect this going into it, your stay will be exactly as you need it to be. (Note: The neighborhood is great, well lit, centrally located, and the apartment building is very quiet.)