Filippo was the perfect host...though we didn't meet..he arranged a friend to meet us at the apartment which was great...as in the photos and in a great neighbourhood about 20 mins from La Rambla..so nice and quiet. A great Vietnamese restaurant next door and many nice places only a short walk away especially the local plazas we came across with great places to eat. Filippo was in touch before and during our stay and we have no hesitation in recommending his apartment to you. Filippo also recommended some places to ear and we tried some... they were good..so a great experience in Barcelona and made possible with the assistance of Filippo.