We spent 4 nights at Daniel's place in the Gracia neighborhood in Barcelona. This was our first trip to Barcelona and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay. The house is located in a residential neighborhood, so you're far away from the touristy areas of the city and get a more local feel. However, given the location, you are never farther than a 20-30 minute walk to the attractions - Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, Gothic Quarter. If you prefer to take the Metro - which was super easy and intuitive to use - the closest stop is only 2 blocks away. Also, the restaurant is only a couple of blocks away from a 24 hour supermercat, which made getting items for the house super convenient. There are also several restaurants within 5 minutes of the house, two of which we tried and thoroughly enjoyed (Gut, Pikio Taco).
The house was really nice, perfectly appointed, with more than enough space for us. Although it was only 3 of us, we can see 6 fitting (note one bedroom is smaller in size for 2 people). We especially appreciated the spacious terrace, which was a great space for evening conversations. Be careful with the chairs in the dining room - a couple of us snared our pants on the seats. Also, for those with more limited mobility - bathrooms and bedrooms are not on the main level so you have to be able to navigate stairs.
Our check in process with Sergi was very smooth. We set up a WhatsApp connection which made communication between parties very easy. Sergi was super responsive whenever we had inquiries and check out was also a breeze. Daniel and Sergi made arrangements on our behalf for car service to and from the airport which was there waiting for us when we arrived and when we were leaving, which was one less thing to worry about.
In sum, we seriously couldn't have picked a better place to stay and highly recommend the house for those looking for a more authentic Barcelona experience with accessibility to the sites. We will definitely be staying here again for our next trip.
Hasta la proxima!