The host was very helpful meeting us and allowing us to enter the apartment early. There were some items already stocked and he brought us some ice as well. The apartment was actually warmer and cozier than the pictures. The host also arranged for a taxi for our departure and was there at 8:00am to see us off. We were very pleased with the apartment and with the location. It was an easy walking distance to the Rambla and couple of blocks from the Metro. There was a super market and a couple of smaller markets less than two blocks away. We thought it was an excellent choice.