We had an absolutely fantastic time. Giovanni was very communicative and responsive before our stay, easy to contact when we arrived, met us promptly and was most welcoming (special thank you for the bottle of fizz!). He was also more than happy to recommend a great restaurant and give us tips on getting around and finding the places we needed around the neighbourhood.

The apartment was just like the photos (if not better) - great location, plenty of room, well kept and clean, and the roof terraces are stunning with great views (you can even see the spires of Sagrada Familia). Possibly the best part was the location - very central with easy access to everything from beach to metro, but relatively quiet and a much more 'local' feel than a lot of more tourist-filled areas.

Can't recommend Giovanni or his place enough - we're already looking forward to going back!