Firstly, Gerard is not only an awesome host but a great human being - very pleasant! Hope this review helps any of you wanting to stay here.
The penthouse:
Awesome - very clean and comfortable, you have everything there that you would need for a comfortable stay. Gerard left a few very nice welcoming touches including, slippers, nespresso, beer .... Lots of small stuff.
The terrace is beautiful and very relaxing, it was not warm enough for us to spend much time out there but we did enjoy the views after sunset.
All the appliances, both kitchen and bathroom fittings are of very high quality - you do really get a sense of luxury in this place.
A little on the location itself:
We felt very safe regardless of the time of day and there is everything you need within a few minutes walk.
Sans station is less than a 5 min walk from the penthouse. The station is the biggest in Barcelona and has a taxi rank outside, BONUS!!!
Great restaurants just a few mins walk from the flat, we tried the burger place on the same street as the penthouse which was amazing. We for a takeaway to eat at the comfort of our sofa ;)
The airport taxi service:
My GF and I used the taxi pick-up service Gerard organised for us when we arrived. It cost us 25euros and the service was great. The driver collected us with a 'name board' in arrivals. During our return I took a 'meter'ed' taxi which cost 28 euro! I should have booked through Gerard again but we didn't think to.
All in - an amazing stay that exceeded all our expectations. More importantly, descriptions and photos are all accurate.
Thank you lots Gerard, and saving me on Lisa's bday dinner by ordering me a taxi when it was hammering down with rain :)
Regards
Pardeep (and Lisa)