Manel is an excellent host, friendly and warm.
The flat is spacious and bright and exactly how it looks in the pictures. We also loved the style, some of the furniture had a lot of character - the marble kitchen table is super.
The neibourghood is OK, very close to the Rambla and to the transports.
Overall, we had a very nice staying at Manel's place.
Only downside was the bathroom, the shower is little small and it leaks on the floor.