Ricard was a very gracious host! The pictures in the listing are very representative of what the apartment looks like. The apartment is beautiful and was squeaky clean when we arrived! We were very happy to have chosen an apartment in Gracia, the location is great! Nice and quiet neighbourhood with very cute streets but close to the action! The only downside was the fact that the apartment was on the 4th floor of the building with no elevator but Ricard had advised us before we rented the place. I guess it's a good way to get a bit of exercising in to make up for all the tapas !