John met us at the doorstep, at the arranged time, and was very welcoming. The apartment is great with everything you need to feel right at home. As it rained fairly heavily on two nights we availed of John's invitation to try his collection of DVDs and CDs. The location is great with the Urgell Metro station one block (400m) away. Ramblas is about a 20 minute walk in one direction and Placa d 'Espanya 15 minutes walk in the other direction. Taxis are plentiful and cheap. Really enjoyed the apartment. The photos don't do it justice. Thanks John !