Mercedes was very welcoming and provided a great deal of info about Barcelona. She provided a generous breakfast and I was able to use all the facilities as I wished including the washing machine. She was a fun and engaging host whose ability with English was a great help to me. The third apartment with shower was very suitable for a solo traveller and the rooftop terrace was a great place to relax. The location is close to the Rambla but I didn't find it too noisy. I would be happy to stay there again.