Federico's place was a great little retreat from the tourist craziness of Barcelona! He was also just a very amiable host. We loved the Gracia neighborhood and can recommend the street calle Verdi for window shopping, etc. the bed was surprisingly comfortable and the kitchen was totally workable for the near by markets. The metro and bus stops were all close and easy to access. Beware: not a lot of hot water, use the shower strategically! Overall a great experience!