The apartment is straightforward; very easy to get used to. Oriol was a reliable and a warm host. He is around if and when you need his help, but otherwise stays out of things. The district is very typically an out-of-city-centre Barcelona district. Not smart, but not run-down either. Very close to the metro; 15/20 minutes walk to Parc Guell. We got to like the district - lots of small bakeries, fruit and veg stores, and small supermarkets and cafes. People were friendly and it all felt relaxed and pleasant.