Aleu and Laia are both so nice and friendly and helpful. We loved Aleu's and Laia's place so much we hope to secure it again for another trip to Barcelona next year. Aleu met us at the unit (I prefer that to self-check-in), and he walked us through the apt/flat and showed us how everything worked. It's a very nice unit, nice furnishings, modern, spotless, the pictures are accurate. The building is quiet, the neighborhood is good -- it's not city center, but it is in Gracia (nice district), and it's a real Barcelona neighborhood (not touristy). It's on Metro Line 4, so transport is good. We found good restaurants, good boutiques, there is a nice supermarket around the corner. Aleu and Laia had good recommendations for us. We needed a taxi the last morning (we had too much luggage for the Metro), and Aleu called and made us a reservation for pickup at the unit, so we did not have to haul our luggage to the taxi stand on the street. You'll love Aleu and Laia and their flat!