My family and I are staying in Madrid for a month, and we planned a weekend getaway to Barcelona. Maria's apartment was a perfect base for us. It's very well located, within walking distance from La Sagrada Familia, and yet the place is not too crowded/touristy. There are several metro stations close by, which makes getting around very easy. It took us at most 15 to 20 minutes to get to Las Ramblas, Magic Fountain, Arc de Triomphe, etc. The apartment itself is well furnished and 5 of us felt pretty comfortable inside. We were on the 5th floor and the view from the balcony was amazing. Also, the elevator was a big plus. Maria is a great host. She greeted us on time, showed us the apartment, and gave us lots of tips and suggestions. She was super friendly, and you could tell her love and passion for the city of Barcelona. All communications with Maria were clear and timely. The only thing that could be better is air conditioning. It was a very hot weekend in Barcelona, and the unit currently installed could barely keep the living room cool. One bedroom had a ceiling fan, which helped a lot. However, the other 2 bedrooms felt very stuffy. Having said that, we still like our choice and would definitely stay in the apartment again.