Santi's is a great host! Very kind and friendly, and also knowledge about the city. I can honestly say we became friends. We shared two dinners together, and he even invited us to go with him to his friend's birthday party! What a great welcoming spirit.
The apartment is located just a few steps from a metro stop (Rocafort) so it is convenient to get around town. The bed was comfortable and the room had a nice balcony that opened up over the street for fresh air.
While Santi was awesome and the room as great, the rest of the apartment situation might be well-suited for some travelers and less did. well-suited for others. So just make as we sure you're the right person for this place. We only mention these critiques so that Santi can keep getting the perfect guests who will love their experience as much as we did.
During our stay, one of his friends (also very nice) was doing construction in the apartment right outside our bedroom door. I didn't anticipate this being a problem, because I figured we'd be gone all day. However, the construction hours were often starting at 5pm and ending just before 11pm. A few nights/siestas we were trying to sleep amodst the sweet sweet lullaby of a p. ower drill.
Also, Santi's roommate in the room next to us played techno late into the early morning (e.g., 3am), so that also woke us up. Also, don't expect a luxurious shower or comfortable cooking area. If you're going to be doing Barcelona nightlife and restaurants and just need a crash pad, this is probably a great place for you!
Overall, I can't say enough about how generous and hospitable Santi was. Truly a great guy! We hope to see him again!