My stay at Javier's apartment was excellent. Located in a nice, well off neighbourhood (right in the centre of Gracia square) where you can live like a proper local for a few weeks. (the place is not far from the centre of Barcelona. Only two stops from plaza Catalunya.) There's a local market where they sell fresh produce daily and nice, hidden cafes, bars and the squares everywhere. The apartment itself is very charming, oozing local charm with tiled floor and hifg ceilings with a little personal touches here and there from the owner so you can tell the guy is into everything artsy. The focal point of the house is the kitchen. It's huge!! For those of you who like to cook should go to the local market and prepare a nice meal there. So there, if you want to live like a local for a short period of time, this apartment is the one for you and I love Javier.