Ariel is a superhost--literally. Not only the apartment is as incredibly beautiful as in the pictures, but his positive attitude and attention to detail made our stay just perfect. Ariel goes the extra mile: a local phone for guests, has a huge library of recent movies, a customized map of all of his favorite places around the neighborhood, fruit, chocolates.. you name it.
Did I mention that gracia became my favorite neighborhood in Barcelona? It's a perfect balance between living with the local "catalanes," and having bars, bakeries, markets, great restaurants, cinema, parks, and a huge selection of other places for to get lost and enjoy yourself.
One of the best trips of my life. Thanks, Ariel!