Joan's flat surpassed all expectations, even as we marvelled over the beautiful furnishings and space (exactly as they are in the photos). It was incredibly clean and spacious, with little touches that made it seem like home (flowers, knick knacks, etc).
The flat was furnished with everything that one would need, including numerous towels, extra blankets and pillows, and a hair dryer and flat iron. Everything was impeccably clean and tidy. We especially appreciated that Joan stocked the kitchen with fresh orange juice and milk, little croissants, and eggs for a good morning breakfast.
The flat is located in a quiet neighbourhood close to two metro stops (Monumental & Arc de Triomf) but for the majority of our trip, we chose to walk to and from Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas which took about 20 minutes. We were also close to La Sagrada Família (10 minutes walk).
Joan was well communicative throughout the trip, advising us in advance of the taxi strike in Barcelona during our trip, and providing alternative directions to arrive at the flat safely. He also provided a lot of interesting places to visit, including the outlets of La Roca Village (my mom's personal favourite!) and many Gaudi sites.
We will absolutely be recommending this apartment in future to our friends and family visiting Barcelona. The flat is spacious and comfortable, and can fit a lot of people - although it was just us three, my family greatly appreciated the extra space and quiet that the flat provided. I genuinely cannot wait to return! Thank you Joan :)