Mercé (I am assuming Joaquim's family member) was just the nicest host you could ask for, nothing was too much trouble for her. She even took my suitcase back to her office on the last day so I could enjoy the day unencumbered by it. The apartment looks like the pictures. Basic but nice. It stays really cool on hot days with the balcony doors open, but there is air conditioning in the living room if you need it. Double bed in the front room was very comfortable. It is in a residential neighbourhood and made a good base for exploring some off the beaten track destinations like Horta and Sant Andreu. Hospital de Sant Pau is also pretty close. Living room is pretty small, so would be a pretty tight fit for more than 2 or 3 people, but not an issue if you are just using the apartment to sleep. Nice roof terrace.