Alex was a great host and very communicative to our needs. His colleague Norma was also extremely kind and helpful. We were delayed arriving from the airport due to lost luggage and Norma was very empathetic and flexible. The apartment is in a nice part of Gracia, the metro stop is a 3 minute walk away so everything is very accessible. The apartment is very spacious, it's worth noting that there isn't total privacy, in the room on the first floor as it is only enclosed by a divider, but this is fine if you're traveling as a couple, a family, or as close friends who don't need too much privacy. The air conditioning was really nice to have, especially during a very hot time in Barcelona. The apartment doesn't get a ton of natural light, but it's not totally dark either. The kitchen has everything you'd need for cooking and storage. My friend and I really enjoyed staying at Alex's place and we'd definitely return.