Sergio was not there but his wife Mei was there to greet us. We were able to check in earlier as arranged which was really helpful. The neighborhood felt safe and in front of the apartment is a bus that can take you to a few tourist places. Convenient stores around are handy. And there is a metro close by as described by Sergio. The apartment is spacious, clean and is fully equipped with all the essentials. Just be prepared to be climbing up and down the stairs, as there is no lift. Makes great exercise but can be a bit of a challenge if you have very big and heavy luggages. Comfy bed. 10 walks to Sagrada familia and Gracia neighborhood which is full with good restaurants. Good wifi network.