We had a wonderful time staying at Gemma and Alex's! The apartment is exactly as described - spacious (extra rooms for luggage), quiet, light, an excellent kitchen stocked with some helpful condiments and juice etc, a lovely big table. We loved the original tiles and the big double doors opening out to the balcony with wooden shutters. The location was also a beautiful surprise - in a charming part of Gracia full of interesting little shops, pedestrian thoroughfares and town squares full of kids kicking footballs, old men reading on benches and people enjoying an aperitif in the sun. Unlike the gothic Quarter or super hip El Born, it is not at all touristy (but still full of activity), so you really feel you have an insight into everyday life in this fabulous city. Alex has a lovely kind manner so we felt immediately at ease, and we appreciated the lend of the Lonely Planet for the stay, as well as the other information provided. So happy with our choice - thanks Alex and Gemma!