Javier and the apartment are beyond great. Javier keeps in constant contact and ensured that we had everything that we needed. He arranged for taxi service to and from the airport (over the holiday season) and promptly answered every question that we had.

The apartment is great. My friends and family were very impressed and will seek it out when they visit Barcelona. The apartment is large - 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The bathrooms are attached to each bedroom so you have privacy. The kitchen/dining areas are huge and the living room has a wonderful view of the plaça below (with a clear view of the clock tower!). One other amenity that I would like to point out is that the apartment has both a clothes washer and a dryer - that was key for us since we stayed 10 nights and did not want to bring too many clothes/suitcases.

The location of the apartment is outstanding. After walking around the Gràcia neighborhood, Plaça de la vila de Gracia is by far the best plaça in the barrio - by a longshot. Cafès, bakeries, markets, wine shops, etc. are all within 1 block of the apartment. You truly get a taste of living in a barrio in Barcelona. The apartment is a 5 to 10 minute walk to a major Metro station and close to bus stops that take you in every direction. My family (2 kids under 8) and I loved walking from the apartment all the way to Barceloneta and Port Vell.

I highly recommend a visit to Barcelona and if you go, I highly recommend Javier's apartment.