We stayed at Ricard's place for 7 days and enjoyed having such a great Barcelona home-base for our family of five (three teenagers). The apartment was the perfect size for our needs, and having the added outdoor "patio" space was a helpful option. The apartment was clean, well-outfitted, the beds comfortable and all amenities as advertised. Ricard himself (who lives in the same building) was always very quick to respond to any question we had over the week, and provided clear and organized instructions and suggestions in a binder in the apartment. The Gracia neighborhood is truly ideal - still very central, but just outside of the main bustle and noise of the city center. It is just a short walk to a couple of main metro stations that can take you most places you want to go. We now wish we would have spent more time exploring Gracia itself! It's a very cool section of the city with small boutiques, cafes and restaurants, and we only really had a good look around near the end of the week. Having looked at most areas of the city during our stay, we are convinced that we chose the right area to stay in, and would definitely stay at Ricard's again if we come back to Barcelona!