This is a lovely apartment in a great location. The furnishings are simple, but the space has a lot of character, and all the appliances worked well. The terrace is a lovely place to have breakfast (or a glass of cava). The location is great--quiet street, but right around the corner from Plaça de la Vila de Gracia (utterly charming plaza with cafés and children playing soccer) and a quick walk to Diagonal metro. Alex was an extremely helpful host. He provided us with maps and guides to the city, as well as neighborhood recommendations. On hearing that my boyfriend is a vegetarian, he sent us a list of vegetarian restaurants (Arco Iris was particularly good). Overall, a lovely experience.