Barbara’s apartment was lovely, clean and she kindly provided umbrellas (which I needed). Because the weather wasn’t great when I was there, I didn’t make use of the beautiful terrace but it would be a major bonus in the warmer spring/summer months. The kitchen was well-equipped and very nice to cook in. It was stocked with some basics (olive oil, spices, coffee), a good selection of cookware and dishes. The apartment was conveniently located near a Metro stop and was within easy walking distance of grocery stores and restaurants (one I liked was Lexi’s) and interesting attractions. My plane arrived in the morning and Barbara arranged for me to be able to drop my bags off at the apartment until I could check in later in the day, which was a big help. As is common in Barcelona, there was some noise from nearby bars/restaurants in the evenings but not significant enough to prevent me from sleeping. I highly recommend Barbara’s apartment!