Alex's apartment is in a great central location in downtown Barcelona with access to a ton of great restaurants and sites. It was clean and seemed to be recently renovated. We visited with our three younger children and the second bedroom was perfect for them - especially with the 3rd loft bed. Alex did a great job keeping in touch as we approached our travel date. He wasn't able to meet us, but he arranged for his daughter to meet us - and she was extremely helpful as we checked in. Alex also arranged for our taxi upon exit. The only thing that I would mention is that the apartment is literally right off the street... like the the front door puts you right onto a busy metropolitan street (in other words, this is a solo apartment - not part of a bigger complex). It wasn't a big deal - but it was unexpected. Lastly, note the apartment doesn't have a oven.