Alessandro is the perfect host. From picking you up at the airport, suggesting restaurants near the apartment, and promptly answering questions as they arise, your Barcelona vacation will be that much better with him as a valuable resource.
The apartment was clean, quiet, and in a great location in the Gracia. The metro is a very short walk away with bakeries, markets, restaurants, and bars within an equally convenient distance.
Would I stay with Alessandro again? Absolutely! I can't wait to return again.