This apartment is in a wonderful neighborhood away from the crush of tourists and traffic. The plaza below the balcony is full of the local residents' lives - enjoying a meal together in one of several restaurants, walking their children to school, visiting with friends and neighbors into the evening, playing soccer after school, watching their dogs play, purchasing fresh fruit from the grocer, or preparing the giant puppets for a local festival. The apartment is spacious and light filled, with all the amenities that would make a stay of several weeks entirely comfortable and convenient. The wifi is fast and reliable. There is plenty of hot water and water pressure. Conveniently located between two stations of the excellent and efficient Metro, it is easy to get to one's destinations in the city. Javier's assistant met us warmly and graciously, showing us how the apartment's appliances work. A perspective renter should know that the apartment is a second (that is third) story walkup and that the second bathroom is small. We did not need to contact Javier during our week in residence. Staying at this apartment greatly enhanced our experience of Barcelona.