My family of 4 stayed here the last two weeks of August (23-31) - my husband and I with our two boys (9 and 3 years old). We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Javier helped arrange for a taxi to get us at the airport - driver waited for us with a sign in arrivals. Upon arriving at the apartment, Javier had someone meet us (can't remember his name) and help us with our luggage up the 3 flights of stairs (very narrow). If you have knee/mobility issues, there is no elevator, so keep in mind. Javier's associate didn't speak much English, and I don't speak Spanish, but we understood each other fine. He kindly showed us around the apartment and highlighted how to use the AC units and other amenities.
The apartment looks exactly like the pictures, which was what attracted me to the listing. So this was great, with no "bad" surprises. Water pressure was good and water temperatures perfect. Hot water lasts long. It was over 30 degrees Celsius the whole time we were there, so it was amazing to come home and sleep in a cool apartment. Apartment is clean and lots of things/tools to use in the kitchen.
What the listing doesn't tell/show you is the amazing atmosphere of the neighbourhood! You are definitely in the heart of Gracia and the plaça is a wonderful place to hang out at all hours of the day, into the night. You truly get a feel of a real Barcelona neighbourhood and not touristy at all, which we loved. Our kids played with all the local kids, and it's a beautiful community where everyone looks out for each other. There are tons of restaurants and cafés in the plaça and delicious bakeries footsteps from your door. Lots of attractions are in walkable distance, which we did everyday.
If you want an authentic experience, I highly recommend Javier's place. We would gladly stay here again and again if we get to visit Barcelona in the future.
Thank you Javier, we hope to come to Barcelona again...soon.