Alex's place was absolutely perfect for us. The apartment itself was spotless and had everything you could possibly need (hairdryer, all sorts of items to cook with, dishes of all kinds, etc.). For my comfort level, the beds were a little too firm but I got used to it. The metro is just a few blocks away and the neighborhood felt very safe and was quiet at night. Communication and check-in was also great. We really couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first time in Barcelona.