Ricard was at our flat when we arrived and every time we needed him, he was there as well. Everything about our time in Barcelona was enhanced by having Ricard as our host. Ricard's flat is exactly as it was described. It was clean and spacious and stocked with everything we needed as well as lovely, high quality linens. Ricard went out of his way to answer any questions (many many ?'s!!) we had and promptly bought a bath mat and portable clothes hanger when we requested them
The Gracia neighborhood was incredible-close to 5th Avenue style stores on Passeig de Gracia but filled with tons ofsmall local shops. Very "un-touristy". All of Barcelona is within walking distance from our flat, even the Mediterranean Sea!
Ricard could not have been a more wonderful host. He answered every email (filled with our questions!) within minutes. He made himself totally available as our translator/concierge when we needed him for that- including making contact with a doctor when that became necessary. He was wonderful all through our nearly 6 week visit to Barcelona, and he has made us feel that we have a new friend.
I will rent from Ricard when I return to Barcelona. He is amazing! I feel very lucky to have met him and to call him mi amigo