As I was attending a conference in Barcelona, and as we had an opportunity to extend this trip to a holiday, I looked for apartment style accommodation close to the conference venue. Jose's apartment seemed suitable, and would give my wife and me a base in Barcelona for 10 days.
Jose responded promptly and we made a booking. Over several months prior to our arrival, Jose and I exchanged update messages, and Jose always responded promptly. On our arrival, Jose met us, showed us all the amenities of the apartment, and provided us with a lot of local information about what to do and see. Contact with him was easy, and all messages were promptly answered.
The apartment was quite modern, with cutlery and crockery for four (it was a single bedroom apartment), with an induction cooktop, microwave, full size fridge, and a dishwasher and a washing machine/dryer. This was very convenient for travellers on an extended stay. The location was great for us, with easy access to the conference centre, and to Barcelona University. It was also close to the football stadium, suitable for visitors interested in that game. While it was away from the port and old town of Barcelona, these locations were easily reached by tram or metro.
We enjoyed our stay here, found the apartment a pleasant, convenient and satisfactory home away from home, with good conveniences and facilities, and we cannot speak more highly of Jose as a welcoming and helpful host.