Right from the beginning Juan sent us texts and emails answering our questions before we booked. He also sent detailed directions how to get from the airport to his house. Note that these were all in Spanish, which we don't speak, but we could make out most of what he said in the written emails and texts. We also asked the hotel staff where we were staying and the airport tourist office to make sure we were understanding Juan's information. When we let him know the time of the train we were taking to his area, we were not quite sure how we would get from the station to his house. But Juan was there to greet us and took us the short car ride up the mountain to his house. It is such a beautiful place with a rooftop terrace overlooking parts of Barcelona below. We had our breakfasts and evening wine up there (where we could watch the sunset).Juan even set up a hammock there for our use. The bedroom is really beautiful and has a nice bathroom with shower and a sink outside.
Central Barcelona is only about 20-30 minutes on the metro. And the metro was a 10 minute walk from Juan's house. The road down to the metro is narrow so you have to watch for buses and cars. Juan also took us to the Metro in his car and helped us buy the right ticket and get on the right line. After a busy day sightseeing in the bustling Barcelona center city, it was so nice to come back to Juan's and have a quiet evening. Very comfortable for sleeping.
Juan's household includes a wonderful woman who prepared our delicious breakfasts and was there if we had questions when Juan was out. It was truly one of the friendliest households we have ever stayed in. I only wish we spoke Spanish so we could get to know everyone there a little better.