I would absolutely recommend you stay with Damien! We had an excellent, efficient stay from start to finish. Multiple family members were staying in multiple units here and it could not have worked out better for our family's needs! Damien and Karolina were always available to answer any questions or respond to any needs within minutes through Airbnb messaging. Once I called Karolina to coordinate check-out plans; she answered immediately and allowed us to securely store our belongings for several more hours before our departure. Beforehand, I thought we would want to stay closer to the Gothic Quarter/El Born districts, but I am so glad we chose to stay at Damien's suites in the Eixample area. It had a nice, quiet, upscale yet residential feel and felt safer than some of the more lively areas but was also within walking distance of Passeig de Gracia and Rambla de Catalunya (and the Sagrada Familia in the opposite direction!). Not to mention, directly next to a wonderful flower and fresh food market, which was fun to browse as well! My girlfriend and I walked home late on one or two occasions from the Passeig de Gracia area and the nearest Metro and we felt safe, though I still wouldn't recommend walking alone (anywhere) at night. There always seemed to be several workers at the flower market out front late at night (finishing or maybe even starting their duties!), near the Picasso entrance, which made us feel even safer when coming home after midnight. Additionally, we did not need the kitchen or living area because we were on-the-go so much, but having access to a washer was a great perk, since we had been in Paris prior to arriving. We wish we would have had more time to leisurely enjoy the lovely rooftop terrace, but we packed so much in we didn't spend much time at home! Last but not least, Damien has great recommendations for whatever you may be in search for... casual tapas, an upscale or trendy dinner spot, guided tours, a day trip, etc. Just ask!