My sister and i stayed at Enrique's place for three nights mid Feb and it worked perfectly for what we needed. I was there to run the half marathon and it's super central with a taxi stand right there, las ramblas around the corner and a metro stop as well. Enrique, and his sister!, were super helpful in getting us aquainted with the hood and the city with recommendations on where to eat and what to see and how to get around. The living space is cosy and modern and though the street is lively, you can't hear anything when sleeping as the bedrooms are in the back of the house. The hot water in the shower only runs for five minutes and this may have been that we just didn't know the trick to getting it to go longer but it didn't bother us so we never bothered Enrique about it. The apt is in an old building and you do have to climb steps but again, this was not an issue for us. It's a testament to Enrique that even though there are unfinished aspects to the building and apt, it doesn't feel that way once you are IN the apt. Basics were all there and we had a great stay. If you are super fussy about living in finished apts, this place isn't for you but if you like style and ambiance and a great neighbourhood and great hosts, go for it :) Thanks Enrrique and Silvia!