Emile's apartment is a very comfortable, with 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 bathrooms and a comfortable living/dining room. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need including a dishwasher and washing machine. The beds are comfortable with plenty of linens and blankets. The 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a bath tub/shower have lots of hot water. There's a hair dryer, plenty of towels and bath supplies. There is a patio off the living room and a lovely balcony off the master bedroom.
The location is excellent, a short 2 block walk to the Metro and buses just around the corner, and restaurants and food markets close by. It's also quiet and very private.
Emile and his wife Silvia were most gracious and helpful throughout our 8 day stay, allowing us to check in a little early upon arrival, which was most convenient. They left us a bottle of very nice wine and gave us info on getting around Barcelona.
We will look forward to staying with them on our next trip to Barcelona.