Diego's apartment in Poble Sec is even better than described. Designed with his global artistic flair, the apartment still has a feel of traditional Barcelona. It's bright, airy and clean. Both the living area and bedroom have exterior-facing windows, which you may not think about when booking a place but turn out to be a big deal for comfort and atmosphere. The sounds of Placa Surtidor are fun background noise when the windows are open, but if you want quiet, you can have that, too, simply by shutting them. The washer and drying rack, both located on a private covered porch facing the interior of the building, were real benefits for my stay. Poble Sec is a cool neighborhood with its own distinct flavor, and it is super convenient to Montjuic (and its museums) and the lively commercial areas of Sant Antoni. More than anything, though, Diego is an outstanding host. He met me at the apartment, had a bunch of suggestions on how to enjoy and explore the neighborhoods, and really just went out of his way to make everything perfect. Diego sent me a message after the first night to check if there was something he could do to make my stay better. I really couldn't think of anything except maybe softer pillows — and by the time I returned to the apartment that afternoon, they were on my bed. When Diego says he wants your stay to be as comfortable as possible, he puts actions behind his words. Nice apartment, nice neighborhood, nice man.