Alex met us at the apartment at our arranged time and was very helpful with recommendations including local restaurants and market places. He was very thorough with everything we needed to know to make the best of our time in Barcelona. The apartment was immaculate with basic pantry items for us to use both in the kitchen (including a fresh bottle of water and orange juice) and in the bathroom. We would highly recommend this apartment which is located in Vila de Gracia - a quaint, trendy neighbourhood full of great restaurants and shops but away from the hustle and bustle.