Pablo was very helpful, and met us at the apartment - he let us check in early, which was really good as it meant we didn't have to carry our bags around. He speaks excellent English. The apartment is modern, clean and comfortable. You'll need to get to the centre of town on the Metro, which is about 10/15 minutes walk away. It is very close to the Park Güell. The area is residential in nature, and there are supermarkets and bakeries for breakfast within walking distance.