Gemma & Alex's place is better than the pictures. When can I move in permanently? LOL It's great location with a bus stop near by and the metro station one block away. It's a short walk to Sagrada Familia. Alex met us right on time and greeted us with a bottle of Cava, which was very nice. He went over the whole neighborhood and all the tourist places.
The apartment is very roomy and nicely decorated. The washing machine is a plus. The espresso machine worked great and the different coffee flavors/strengths at only 50 cents a piece were a life saver.
Next time we're in Barcelona, we're definitely staying at Gemma and Alex's.
BTW - cab ride to the airport is about 30 euro.