No wonder why Xavier is a superhost! He went out of his way to accommodate us starting with check in. Our flight was 4 hour late and Xavier was still waiting for us at the apartment past 10 pm... and with a smile and no surcharge. Even at a late hour, he took the time to show us around and give us tips to get around his place as well as the not-to-miss things to do in Barcelona and explained things only locals would know. He even coordinated a cab for us upon departure.
As for the place itself, it was way beyond my expectations. It was simply perfect for me, my husband and two teens. At walking distance to Park Guell, the vibrant Gràcia, and la Sagrada Família, it was clean, quiet, and had all the amenities. There was a couple of hours where the WiFi was intermittent but Xavier called the provider right away to reset it and the problem was solved. My only wish is that we couldn’t stay longer to enjoy it. This is now our place to stay during our next visit to Barcelona