Carlos was a fantastic host and his flatmates were great too. The apartment was brilliant and we had no complaints.
Carlos had very good knowledge of the local area and the rest of Barcelona. He emailed us a list of recommended bars and restaurants. Carlos also suggested a walk through specific areas to get a feel for Barcelona on the first day which was a really good decision.
Also, whilst visiting Parque Güell, I messaged him asking for for local bars he'd recommend. Very quickly, he responded suggesting a nearby road with affordable bars and lovely scenery.
On the edge of the district of Poblenou, Carlos's place also is very well placed. A short walk through parks and down La Rambla de Poblenou allowed us to go to the beach and stop for some affordable tapas and drinks on the way back