We started enjoying Carrer de Casp 19 from the minute that Phil and Fiona accepted our request to rent their place. That's because they were so friendly and accommodating as we planned our first-ever visit to beautiful Barcelona. They were always super-responsive when we had a question or needed to reach them to confirm this or that. When we arrived in Barcelona, Phil actually met us on the street as we were walking to the flat. Once inside, he made sure that we had everything we needed and even gave us some local intel on sights and personal security, as well as the closest place to get some international SIM cards for our phones to stay connected during our visit. That last item made a huge difference.
The flat itself is perfectly located for anyone interested in spending time in the Gothic Quarter or along the famous Las Ramblas strip from Plaza Catalunya to the waterfront area. The shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and nightlife are all right outside the front door or within easy walking distance (but not so close that things are noisy at night). Tip: Stop at the gourmet grocer in the lower level of the El Corte Ingles department store for wine and charcuterie to enjoy in the apartment before venturing out for the evening. It's just around the block from Phil and Fiona's and has an amazing selection of beer, wine, meats, cheeses, bread, etc.
We logged tens of thousands of steps each day of our visit and we also used taxis and Uber a few times a day. Because of its location, none of our drivers had any problem locating the flat. The weather was spectacular during our mid-March visit and we enjoyed throwing open the balcony doors and enjoying the midtown ambiance as we got ready for each day's adventures.
The highest praise I can give is that we would/will gladly rent from Phil and Fiona again on our next visit to Barcelona. They are not only seasoned Airbnb hosts, they are genuinely terrific people. Thanks again for a most memorable vacation, Phil and Fiona!!