Helena was an easy-going host. She responded to all messages I sent quickly and clearly. She was flexible with both check-in and check-out time (allowing me to leave my suitcase for later pick-up after I had officially checked out). She sent me a photo of the front door and the buzzer, indicating which button to push. It made finding her flat very easy. She was also kind enough to allow us access to her flat's bicycle storage room to store a bike.

This AirBnB's main feature its location. If you want to be in the centre of everything, you can't beat this spot. It's near the train line and metro line and you're within walking distance to every main attraction in El Gothic as well as all nearby neighborhoods.

The room was as pictured and the description was accurate.

Only a few things to note that potential guests might want to know in advance:
1) Helena hosts multiple guests at the same time. While this wasn't a problem for me, it is something I'd like to know and take into consideration when choosing where to stay. I believe there are three bedrooms for guests. When I was there, all three bedrooms were filled (five people in total). There is one bathroom for everyone (all AirBnB guests + Helena and her daughter).
2) The wi-fi was a bit spotty/slow in the room in which I was staying. For me, it wasn't a problem this time but I normally need to work while I travel and had I needed to work, it might have been a bit tricky.

Overall, this was a great stay for my needs this time, and I really appreciated Helena's hospitality. If I were to return solely to play tourist and enjoy all Barcelona has to offer, I would stay here again, but if I were looking for a place where I could get some work done (as opposed to a place simply to sleep), this wouldn't be the right fit for me.