Aleu was there for us precisely on-time and shared so much info on that first day that we didn't need to contact him again until the day before we checked out. The condo is very simply appointed and homey. Be aware that Gracia is a very busy area with a great deal of personality, but Spanish 'night life' begins far later than U.S. nightlife on weekdays. The noise outside the window did make it sometimes difficult to sleep at night, but as time went on, we adjusted. All in all, the place was nicely-appointed; simple and not overly done as some places are. Come to Barcelona knowing that American homes/condos are much larger, space-wise, but accepting the smaller accommodations as a cultural 'paradigm'. Also, if you want to watch US television, bring your Amazon Fire Stick. I watched all of my USA sports games (football and more) in Barca. My 5-star review was not so much because of the edifice itself, but more so because Aleu was a warm, gracious, and welcoming host.