Mikel was a very good host. There was some lost communication initially about how to get to the apartment from the airport, and we ended up taking the long route, but we sorted it all out and Mikel guided us for a shorter route on our return journey. He was very welcoming and friendly, at the same time, giving us privacy to do our own thing. He was always willing to answer questions about Barcelona and tourist attractions, free with recommendations, and even taught us a few words in Catalan.

The apartment is very close to La Ramblas, easily accessible and in a quite safe neighbourhood. It is a bit noisy at night, being so close to the center of town but Mikel provided earplugs to counter the effect. The apartment is very clean, especially the bathroom, which won a huge plus from me.