I made this reservation with high expectations based on the many positive reviews, and I was not disappointed. Maria had send us a ton of useful information ahead of time, and was waiting for us to show us around when we checked-in. The apartment is exactly as described (pictured). It was a perfect size for our family group with 3 young adults, who could each have their own room. It is located in the eixample district, surrounded by tons of bars, restaurants, great shopping and beautiful modernist architecture. Pretty much everything you are going to want to see is a 20-30 minute walk away, except for the beaches which are more like a 40-60 minute walk. Aside from the car service in and out of the airport, we walked everywhere, and did not need to use taxis or public transportation at all. The building is easy to get in and out of, and the surrounding neighborhood felt totally safe day and night. The apartment is air conditioned, which was really important for us in August. Having a washer and dryer was very helpful. The kitchen is well-stocked and easy to use – we made breakfast every day, and stayed in to make dinner a couple of nights. The outdoor space is really lovely, and we would have been out there all the time if the weather had been cooler. All in all this a really fantastic option for a family visit to Barcelona, and I recommend it very highly.