Pats apartment is very close to Las Ramblas, we were met by the lovely Virginia and made to feel very welcome. A bonus for us, Pat allowed us to drop off our bags and we could check in early as our flight from Australia arrived at 7:00 am. The apartment was clean and the beds comfortable, and being able to enjoy breakfast on the terrace every morning was wonderful. We were close to shops and restaurants as well being close to the tour meeting points and public transport.
The only downside to the stay was the taxi strike on the day of departure - not the fault of the owner, but we were able to get to the airport thanks to a wonderful man who offered to drive us out.
Overall this has been a great experience.