The apartment is in a fantastic location - in Gracia, which has all kinds of great shops, restaurants, and bars, and within walking distance of most of the city's sights. It is spacious and light-filled. The apartment is managed by a company, so we didn't meet Enrique, but were met by his colleague, Holly, who helped get us settled in the apartment. The check-in was great and Holly left us a lovely basket of goodies to welcome us, including a birthday cake, as she knew it was my birthday.
We were, however, truly dismayed by the noise in the apartment. There was construction nearby that started at 8am and went until 6pm - the only reprieve we got was on Christmas and Boxing Day. So, if you expect to sleep late or spend any of the day in the apartment, be prepared for this. The walls are quite thin and we could hear noise from other units in the building, so if you are a light sleeper, take earplugs!
The apartment is set up really nicely, though it could stand to be renovated too. The signs of wear and tear are everywhere and many of the furnishings/appliances are dated.