We've rented Rafael's apartment for three weeks in March/April. The booking process was very easy - Rafael responded to all my email inquiries faster than most of my friends respond to my emails :). When we arrived from the aiport, Rafael and his wife met us at the apartment to give us the keys and to expain all amenities. The apartment is spacious and clean and within a minute walk from Joanic metro station. There is a small cafe and a bakery on the ground floor of the building and we visited both very frequently. There is a produce store accross the street and grocery store two blocks away. In addition to a few restaurants and cafes in the area there is a fun neighborhood within five minute walk (Verdi Street) with a lot of boutiques and great food places. Parc Guell is a 10 minute walk up from the apartment. Overall, we were happy with the host, with the apartment and with the location of the apartment.