Eduard was the perfect host. He communicated early and often and was superbly helpful. We took advantage of his offer to pick us up at the airport and transport us to the apartment. Even though it was considerably more costly than a taxi, we are so glad we made that choice. Our flight arrived at 8am and since the apt was occupied the night before, we couldn't check in until 12 noon. Eduard kept our luggage for us until then, eliminating the hassle of finding a storage locker, and he gave us a driving tour of central Barcelona and the vicinity of the apt, pointing out sights to see, nice cafes & restaurants and places to buy groceries. He then ate breakfast with us at a cafe near the apt and we truly enjoyed our conversation with him. His English is very good and he shared lots of good info. As for the apt, it is exactly as pictured and in a superb location within easy walking distance of many sights, shops, restaurants, etc. We loved staying at Eduard's place and highly recommend it!