Maria was excellent host. The apartment was as described, is in a great location and was very comfortable for our family of 4 adults. We were able to access the apartment early and leave our luggage, which meant we could maximise our time in Barcelona. Maria was easy to communicate with during the booking process and was very generous in her communications with us during our stay as she was also dealing with an unwell baby at the time. The apartment is a 10 minute walk to Placa de Catalunya, the start of Las Ramblas and the Gothic quarter and a 20 minute walk to Le Sagrada Familia. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby, but also small supermarkets if required. The area is safe and attractive, the apartment clean and comfortable and best of all, the building has a lift. Thanks Maria for the use of your apartment...it made our stay in amazing Barcelona extra special.