Mathieu met us at the apartment and walked us through the rooms making sure we knew where everything was. He left a bottle of cava and a few beers in the fridge as well as oranges & chocolate for us. A very welcome treat!! We also went over the food markets and restaurants in the area and I have to say that all of his recommendations were spot on. He was available to us at all times via phone and we did call him during the first day or 2 to ask him a question about the apartment. The apartment is perfectly located in Barcelona! It's close to Las Ramblas but not on it, so we felt separate from the tourist crowd, but it was an easy walk to the street. There a few Gaudi houses within walking distance and the subway was very close as well. The shops around the apartment were wonderful to visit too. We would come back in a heartbeat to Barcelona and stay at this apartment again.