Francesco made us feel welcome. He scheduled our meeting with our arrival time. The apartment was great, as described, making our trip to Barcelona feel like we were in our home away from home. The windows have privacy shades, helpful when you want a siesta or just simply privacy anytime. The location was easy as we were able to walk to many places, and otherwise there is a nearby train/subway station to go elsewhere in the area. The washing machine was great, as it is helpful to have the ability to do laundry on your trips, especially when visiting a beach town like Barcelona! We would definitely look to stay there when we return to the city.