Liza welcomed us with a smile and hugs as Ariel was out of town. The house was beautiful and immaculate and exactly as described. It is well equipped and very comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and close to transportation. There are many great restaurants in the area and Ariel had prepared a map for us of the area which was very helpful. He also responded to emails prior to our visit with many nice suggestions for things to do in the area, suggested day trips and restaurants. The cell phone left for our use was also very helpful. We used it for maps to get around the city. Gaudi Ave was just a short walk away with a direct route to the Sagrada Familia and a nice stroll along the way with many shops and cafes. The metro was also nearby for use. The best part about staying here was that the house is in a quiet neighborhood, which was really appreciated after experiencing the busy and crowded other areas of Barcelona which were fun but "big-city" style and not where we would have wanted to stay at night. Ariel was a perfect host and texted us to check in on us on several occasions which was appreciated. And as a final plus for Ariel, He arranged for the air conditioning to be turned on even though it was "out of season" but it was a life saver for me!