My husband and I traveled to Barcelona for the first time. We had no idea what to expect besides what we've learned from Rick Steves and his videos and books on Spain.
First let me tell you that getting to Joan's place from the airport was super easy L9 to L5 and less than 10 minutes walk and you're at home.
The check in was super easy and the apartment was exactly what we needed: being in the city center without the loud noise of city.
The apartment was super clean, the bed was really comfortable, the AC was working great, the wifi was working really well.
There was a small park behind the apartment that people would walk their dogs and it was fun to watch the dogs play (specially for dog lovers ;)
There is a supermarket just below the apartment that you can buy water, milk, sugar...the necessities!
Overall, we had fantastic experience and definitely recommend this apartment!!