Pepo welcomed us as arranged and provided a lot of information about what to see and do in Barcelona (maps, guides, etc.). He also introduced us to the features of the apartment, which was just as advertised - in fact more so since it was stocked with food, drink and personal care items (of which we tried to make as minimal use as possible).
The apartment is located close to two supermarkets, restaurants, Sagrada Familia, metro, etc. We walked from it to the beach.