José and Patricia were ideal hosts. Their apartment was exactly as pictured and described; it's perfectly situated in a beautiful area, blocks away from tons of great restaurants and shops, and a short walk away from Barcelona's main sites. On the more practical side, there's a dry-cleaning service on the same block, about 20 steps from the apartment that was reliable and affordable, and a laundromat about the same distance away. Although the apartment had a washer-dryer, I preferred to spend a few coins and take care of several loads at once, more quickly.
The hosts were communicative throughout, quick to respond, and thoughtful (the unexpected bottle of cava was a nice gesture!).
Thank you, José and Patricia. Hope to see you again soon!