We loved staying at Chris' flat and his dad did all he could and more to help us to reach the place and getting us settled. The flat has been refurbished to high specs, so the kitchen is great and everything one needs for a break will be there.
We would happily come back!
Below, some info that other visitors may appreciate.
Gerona was a great day trip Lovely town and about 30mins by train The train to Barcelona took a bit too long, but we may have had bad luck. The train station is about 30 minutes quickly walking. We didn't manage to connect with the bus to get there, but it's possible!

About beaches: we only tried the local ones, blanes, s'abanell and the first cove to the north. They're all fairly similar, as in steep and coarse sand. I liked the cove but I was surprised how full it was for a week day. On the whole, I preferred s'abanell as it's huge and I think it's easier to find a nicer spot.
We bought bread every day at Can Girones, food at Bon Area and at odd times at Condis (more expensive) and ham, duet and other pork stuff at pata negra (or something like this).
We had good dining experiences at Sant Antoni and Buggy, and a bad one at Els Pescadors
Ice cream is great at Gioto