The apartment is very close to the Glories (Glory-es)metro line which can get you anywhere. Westfield the biggest mall in Barcelona located 10 min walk away. Huge grocery store/great prices. Behind the "egg". One of the largest flea markets is directly opposite the metro station. check dates.
The Meditteranean/Arab restaurant downstairs is wonderful and a great bakery around the corner. There is also 2 markets next to the restaurant for drinks, snacks wine, etc.
There is a lot of construction going on in the area. This affects access to/from the metro station, so just be aware. There are new cranes in the sight line to La Sagrada Famila, but the terrace is AWESOME in nice weather.
The best neighborhood Tapas bar we went to was
Cabo Bar Restaurant Marina, Carrer de la Marina, 124 Esquina, L'Eixample, 08013 Alibey, Great food & drink. Nice red wine at 3 euros a glass, huge whiskey pour at 7. Highly recommed the potatoes brava, croquettes, "bomb", gratinated provolone (like cheese fondue served with bread), wanted to try more but we were full.
I was a little disappointed with the "amenities" in the apartment. We received1 roll of toilet paper, 1 paper towel & small dishwashing bottle. No extra garbage bags, cleaning supplies/soap Maybe it's an American thing but most places in this price range offer a bit more. The owners did supply garbage bags, and a tea towel after asked (here was no drying rack for the sink).
I hope you have as much fun at this accomodation as we did!