Our host took a lot of trouble to make us feel welcome both beforehand and also upon arrival. The apartment was as good as it looked in the photo. It was clean and the kitchen - although quite basic - had everything we needed. It was great that we could use a washing machine. There was some noise from the children's playgroup below - however this was limited to certain times so was actually quite charming. The bed's were comfortable. The area - Gracia- is top! very relaxed and full of good shops and low key entertainment - just what we like. We heard live music and went to the cinema all within a few minutes walking distance. The metro connection to the rest of the city is very good - and both the Gaudi cathedral and the Gaudi park are about 15 minutes walk. Aleix took trouble to make sure everything was right for us. WE would certainly recommend this to friends, and also stay there again if we return to Barcelona.