Ricards place was perfect for our stay in Barcelona! It is in a great area with lots of restaurants and shops around. It was close enough that you could walk to the main tourist attractions but removed enough that the neighborhood felt quiet and peaceful! We loved walking around the city and also found the metro right down the street from the house very easy to use! Ricard was so helpful and sent us plenty of recommendations for food and groceries as well as provided us with lots of info about the city when he met us at check in! I totally recommend staying at his place!