First of all, Paola's apartment is beautifully appointed, spacious and very clean, just as in the pictures. We felt at home straightaway and had everything we needed. Paola is really such a wonderful hostess. She met us at the apartment, gave us advice on places and restaurants to visit, what to do in Barcelona, a map of Poblenou showing where everything is, anything you could think of. We stayed in touch throughout the trip since I had questions and she was so helpful and gracious every time.
We liked staying in the Poblenou neighborhood, and I would stay here again if we come back to Barcelona. It was quiet and relaxing, a nice getaway from the hustle. It's a short walk to the beach and in my opinion this one is much nicer than Barceloneta since it is less crowded. Overall, we loved everything about Paola's place, and I can definitely recommend it. :)