The apartment is just as nice as it appears on the photos. It is stylish and comfortable and ideal for 2 people and could accommodate 4.
Everything worked perfectly during our stay. The building is not only a beautiful example of Modernista architecture, but also very secure and very well located on a tree-lined busy street a few meters from the Ramblas and the Paseo de Gracia. In spite of being on the street side with two big beautiful French doors and two small lovely balconies, this apartment was remarkably quiet and we slept like babies. You can walk almost anywhere (to the Ramblas, to Plaza Cataluña, to the Barrio Gótico, to the Sagrada Familia, to the Avenida Diagonal and Gracia neighborhood, etc.) from the apartment if you don't mind walking anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes. Walking in this city is a feast to the eye (and the palate) since it gives you a good opportunity to stop here and there to taste the incredible "montaditos", the delicious pastries, good coffee, sparkling cava and so much more! I would recommend following the restaurant recommendations on their carefully done notebook for guests. We enjoyed enormously the bakery next door (which is new and not in the notebook) with buttery croissants, great bread, freshly pressed orange juice every morning; The Basque restaurant, "Taktika Berri" (169 Career Valencia); "La Ciutat Condal" on Las Ramblas has the best tapas! But I digress...Metro stations are very close by, and taxis are reasonable ($4-8) and so much fun as you can engage the driver in conversation about soccer, politics, the economy, food, you name it, and learn more about the people of this great city!
When I arrived on Sunday morning, Marcel greeted us and showed us the apartment, and spent an hour explaining what to do, see and eat in town. He was not in a hurry, and answered all questions. He took notes about some questions I had and promised to enquire and email back the answers -which he did the following day in great detail and with all sorts of useful links.
This kind of attention to detail is what sets apart the experience of renting this particular apartment. You know you are in good hands. Marcel and Andrea are professionals, but also these people love and know their city and it shows. I would highly recommend this apartment and this managing company. I have been renting apartments all over Europe for a long time, and it is rare to find this type of commitment to excellence! Bravo!