From the moment of airport pick up (Sandro had aranged for a taxi, the driver was waiting at arrivals with our name board) to meeting us at the apartment upon our arrival, Sandro was the best host! We loved our apartment in this not so touristy part of BCN with its amazing bakeries, fruit and vegetable shops and even a small lab perfumierie!. We could walk everywhere or take cabify (we are a family of 4, made more sense than the metro, which is very close: we took it one day). We warked to Park Guell and other close by attractions. The apartment itself was very clean, functional and the kitchen well stocked (maybe could use 1 new fry pan). There was coffee and a wonderful percolator. There were some basic spices as well. Being vegeterian, it was important for us to dish up a few meals at home. Sandro had a thorough list of FAQs on the counter (although he did go through everything in person, upon our arrival). His English is great and he was welcoming. Will definitley go back some time. BCN is wonderful, history intertwined with Mid-century modernism. A short train ride to Montserrat and Girona. We loved spending time at the Miro Foundation and the Picasso museum. La Rambla was crowded and touristy. But BCN offers something for everyone. Cheers to Sandro and his apartment