The big downside of this flat for me was the absence of windows. The door to the back patio doesn't let in much light, so I really felt as if I was in a cave. On the upside, it gave me a lot of incentive to spend as much time as possible outside exploring Barcelona. The hosts were also very responsive and helpful, and the flat was glistening clean. The oversized, clunky stairs up to the bed certainly take some getting used to.