The apartment is exactly like the pictures, perhaps better!! The terrace out the back is enormous, although the shady tree is now gone. A perfect place for an evening dinner or morning coffee. I stayed here for a month with a friend studying near Plac Del Sol - Gracia and it was a lovely location. Gracia is just out of the touristy area of Barcelona although a short metro or bike ride away and it feels very homely. Every night I would walk home ducking into different food stores every night. No chain stores, lots of organic/bio food stores and full of cafes and bars of all kinds and at least 6 squares nearby to sit out in with a drink. Communication with Sergi was fine, we didn't meet but he was always responsive. The flat was sparkling clean and had enough in the kitchen so you could cook anything. I would definitely stay here again.