This is a dream location. The El Born neighborhood of Barcelona was like a homey village, yet also sophisticated with outstanding shops, restaurants, bars and world-famous sites. (Think about a gorgeous gothic church down the street and the Picasso Museum around the corner.) Everything in walking distance, including a great park, the Santa Catarina Market, many bus stops, the metro and the Franc Train station. Your host, Helena, is offsite, mostly in England, but immediately responds to concerns and questions. The apartment is small, but was completely adequate for us as a couple or for a couple plus one child. Kitchen well stocked, with new washer and stove. We loved our 2 months in Barcelona and the apartment and neighborhood greatly contributed to this. Sad when we had to leave!