Gerard made us feel most welcome. He arranged for us to be collected at the airport and was at the apartment to meet us. He took the time to show us around the apartment, orientate us to our location. He was very helpful and informative in making recommendations for places to eat locally,supermarkets etc. He directed us to the train and metro lines and provided both a local street map and a metro map to help us get around. The apartment is beautifully appointed and very comfortable with all of the amenities we required. It is located in an "authentic" Barcelona neighborhood with easy access to rapid transportation to major attractions and activities. We particularly enjoyed making use of the private terrace which is a very attractive feature.