This was a wonderful retreat in the heart of Barcelona. Though it's only a couple of blocks away from Sagrada Familia, it's on a quiet street in a walkable and safe neighborhood with many stores and restaurants nearby for food and shopping. The apartment was a decent size, especially for Europe, and easily fit my family with the queen bed in the bedroom and sofa bed in the living / dining / kitchenette room. The small balcony was charming and we enjoyed eating or just relaxing there regularly. It came with an all in one washer/dryer unit that North Americans will not be familiar with, since the machine does both at once. Look it up! It also had two heat pumps, one in each room, which kept the temperature cool on hot days. It also had a fridge, stove top, and full set of dishes so it was possible to do light cooking at eat at home. The apartment was very clean and thoughtfully prepared for our stay with treats, a bottle of wine, and clear communication. We loved the elevator that opened directly into the apartment! We will stay here again next time we're in Barcelona.