The host (Fernando/Marika)
Before arrival I had some e-mail contact with the host, Fernando. Friendly and quick in respons. Because I arrived rather late, I got the entrance-code of the apartment via e-mail and we agreed on meeting his representative (Marika) the next morning. The code worked, in the apartment I found information on restaurants, wifi, some discount coupons for breakfast etc. The next morning Marika showed up at the agreed time. Very friendly and helpful, had every time to explain things etc.
Also during my stay I had some questions which were handled very smoothly by Marika. A loose tile in the hallway was fixed within a day, etc. Very pleasant, friendly helpful. All the credits for Marika!

The apartment
The apartment is as the pictures show. Small but cosy living, nice dinner table and great terrace. The bedrooms were good, the bed slept really perfect and there was a safety deposit box in the biggest bedroom. The kitchen has everything you need; fully equipped. Including some oil, herbs etc, which was nice for the first days. The bathroom is rather small, but has everything. There was hot water all the time and when I put on the heating in the evening it worked good as well. And the the apartment was clean. Since it is a rather old building one could hear the neighbors a bit, but for me it was never a disturbance. I hope I wasn't a disturbance for them:-)
The apartment as a whole is rather narrow/long: this means it's rather dark in the inside. But I expect this is nice in summertime when it is really hot outside (I was there in March/April); it will keep the heat out. And when I wanted to see light I could sit on the terrace or at the dinner table.

Location
Or I could go outside for some breakfast, a coffee, some shopping, dinner, whatever. Al lot of restaurants, koffiebars, shops are very close by. Sagrada Familia just 10 min walk, metro-station 5 min walk, busstop kind of in front of the apartment. Really, really nice area! I loved every minute there! It's a 20min walk to the Zoo and a nice park, 30 min walk to the beach. But like I said, close to the metro which brings you all around Barcelona. Also just 5-10min walk to the train-station which brings you to the airport (T2). And because the apartment is at the back of the building, all these facilities don't disturb you rest in the apartment!

Would I go back/stay again?
YES, YES, YES. Really liked the apartment and location. Perfect for me. Really loved the area and with the friendly host not a second doubt. I'm already looking for an opportunity to go back!