Manel was very welcoming and nice, a true local with great tips for the area, which was calm and residential, but with a lot of traditional tapas, restaurants and bars to eat and drink at nearby, and a 20-30 minute walk from pretty much everything. The apartment was very clean. The rooms were a bit smaller than expected, but all the facilities were there and we didn’t stay inside much, so it was a great pied-a-terre to recoup between outings into Barcelona. The air conditioner was key for hot and humid summers in Barcelona!