Mike was an excellent host; friendly, knowledgable, full of really great tips and advice for visiting some of the more hidden corners of Barcelona, and conscientious (when it came to helping with our requests he was on hand via text, and when we arrived he was more than happy to guide us through the city's best alternative late-night travel options... Barca had just won the league, so we thought it best to not get caught in the mid-town melee!).

The apartment itself is beautiful - modern, spacious, functional and brilliantly designed (there are a host of carefully considered touches - the eclectic book selection scattered through the bedroom and living room areas, the integrated bluetooth speaker system in the ceiling, the ambient lighting throughout - that make it a joy to pass time in), and the small veranda / balcony areas jutting out from the kitchen are perfect for watching the world go by over breakfast.

The area is far enough from the centre to be quiet at night and feel at the heart of the local Barcelona way of life (you have easy access to a variety of bakeries, supermarkets, eateries, cafes and local bars, as well as two Metro stations), but close enough to make any excursion easy (the corner of the city's main park is literally a few minutes walk away, the beach is 10 minutes, La Segrada Familia is only a 20 minute journey on the Metro, districts like El Born and the start of the Gothic Sector are 15 - 20 minutes on foot).

Oh, Mike even stocked the fridge with some treats for us upon our arrival (which we were really happy with!).

Overall, an excellent stay. Everything we had hoped it would be, and we would definitely recommend to friend, family and fellow AirBnB travellers!