Can't say enough about our time in Barcelona in Diego's apartment. He met us around eleven at night and was friendly and very welcoming, having provided detailed instructions on where to find the apartment. He offered advice on where to eat and what to visit, which was very welcome - his recommendations were first class.
The apartment itself is lovely; light, airy and air-conditioned. It is in a wonderfully traditional building and is very tastefully furnished, with a few extra mod-cons (I won't ruin the surprise!). The kitchen is well equipped and Diego's handiwork throughout is very impressive and really contributes to the feel of the apartment. There was plenty of room for my girlfriend and I, and we absolutely loved staying there for the week.
The small balcony overlooks a bustling square, which is lively at the weekend and most week nights too. Poble Sec is a wonderful part of town, with Montjuic sitting nearby (offering excellent vistas), while the area generally is vibrant and full of bars and beautiful architecture to explore.
It is quite a walk to the beach and Ramblas, but the metro stops near the apartment and walking lackadaisically through Barcelona is one of its delights. We had such a wonderful time and I am running out of nice words to express how lovely the apartment was and what an excellent host Diego was too. We will no doubt be back again very soon, it was a real pleasure to stay and thank you so much!!