Ricard was a wonderful host. He made sure we had lots of information about getting around Barcelona and gave us supermarket/restaurant suggestions from the neighborhood. He also left us bags, umbrellas, and a day pack if we needed them. The neighborhood was great! Quiet, but within easy reach of many other parts of Barcelona. There’s both buses and a subway down the street, but if you like to walk that’s also an option. It’s also close to the train station in case you want to go to Valencia or other parts of Spain. The apartment was nice. It’s 6 stories up and the elevator kept going out, so we did our fair share of steps. The whole front of the building is under construction, but no work was done while we stayed there. We were able to use the patio, though it would have been even better without all the girders blocking our view. But having said that, we liked the apartment. The air conditioner worked great, the washer/dryer were a godsend, the shower was spacious, and the hot water plentiful. Comfortable bed and a great lounging sofa too. Also, the terrace was a great place to sit after the sun went down. So, all in all, really pleased about our stay and we would absolutely stay there again!