Nicolas arranged for his friend to meet us who was prompt and very polite. He explained everything we needed to know and the location is perfect for exploring central Barcelona- very close to Las Ramblas yet quiet enough in the evenings away from the hustle and bustle. The apartment was cosy and well equipped, although the hairdryer wasn't very powerful so you may need to bring your own and it did not have an oven so you cannot bake or cook anything that big. This was fine for us though as we only used it for breakfast. The bed was very cosy and the view from the flat was lovely. The power shower was strong too. Be aware of the stairs- there is no lift and you have to climb a lot which was fine for me but not great for my mother. The bathroom door also didn't close so we had an open bathroom which was fine for us again as it was just me and my mum but not great for non family members. Recommend this lovely quirky apartment for guests who want to have a real Barcelona city local experience.