Xavi's place is a hidden gem in Barcelona. He was very helpful and responded quickly to all of my questions before we arrived. He gave us exact instructions on how to get to his apartment from the airport that were easy to understand.
When we arrived late, he was so kind to help us carry our bags up to his apartment. Their place is lovely. We had our own bathroom and nice bedroom. They made us feel at home right away and wanted to get to know us, which was very sweet.
It's located right in the middle of Gracia, which is a great neighborhood for dining and small business shopping. His apartment is really close to the subway and it's easy to get around. Some of the best food we had in Barcelona was near his place.
We unfortunately had to leave our trip early, but Xavi was so understanding and polite about it. When we return to Barcelona I hope to stay with Xavi and his wife again.