Manel was in contact via email and voice message. He met us at the apartment 2 hours before check in time, which we really appreciated after a long hard journey to Barcelona for our family of 4. Manel was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed hanging out in the apartment to take a breather from the frenetic Barcelona pace. It was the beginning of the summer party season, so the streets were lively late into the night. Nice view onto the neighbourhood playground and old church. A great apartment for location. The apartment was spacious and invited the cool breezes. No conventional oven or kettle but kitchen was otherwise well appointed.