Great apartment is Gracia with a small elevator. Ricard was there to meet us when we arrived and kept in touch though out our stay and got a taxi for us when we were ready to leave. He also was very relaxed with the checkout time since no one was coming that day.
The area has several really good restaurants (Pepito, Gut) within two blocks and several markets. It is close to the metro and is within walking distance of Sagrada Famillia, La Pedrera, Casa Batllo and Parc Guell.
We had a great stay and would return in the future.