Brian is a wonderful host, responsive and warm, and his apartment is a terrific base for exploring Barcelona. It's in an upscale residential neighborhood with everything you need within a block - cafes, groceries, pharmacies, garages for the car. The apartment is large, well lit and well arranged, with comfortable beds, a good shower, and a lovely terrace with views of the Sagrada Familia. It has lots of thoughtful details that make daily life easier - a good hair dryer, a portable standing reading lamp, a microwave, lots of extra blankets, etc. Overall, a wonderful home base and we already booked a return stay.