Regi was a great host and Rod was lovely in helping me get checked in after a long travel day. When I had a bit of trouble getting my computers to connect to the WiFi, Regi had someone install a new router for me next day, which worked perfectly! Great communication throughout my 6-week stay.
The apartment has everything you need, from an electric kettle to a washing machine and hamper. The area is well connected by the L4 metro and walking distance to cute shops and the beach. The bars down the street can get a bit loud on weekend nights but perhaps that's just Barcelona (earplugs worked fine if I wanted to go to bed while people were still out).
Poblenou is an ex-industrial area with a lot of cute coffeeshops and nightlife popping up throughout the area. There's easy access to the beach and it's a bit outside the city center but you can walk to the historic center, Sagrada Familia, or Eixample in about 30-40 minutes each. In addition to the metro, there are multiple buses and a spot where taxis gather and wait for passengers a block away from the apartment, which was very convenient.
While I ended up switching to a more central neighborhood for the second portion of my time in Barcelona, I had a great start to my time here in this apartment!