I loved my stay at Laila's. She was very considerate and welcoming. And she's so cool! Able to switch languages so easily. She's inspired me to become fluent in Spanish.
Just a personal note: I had issues with access to Wi-Fi upon arriving in BCN that I felt terrible about – because of this I had made it awfully inconvenient for her to check me in... like 2am :( Laila was kind and accommodated my situation, but please do make sure you are able to communicate check-in logistics with Laila in advance so you don't inconvenience her like I did!
The room and terrace view were absolutely lovely. The breeze helps so much when it's warm out. I spent a good amount of time each day and night staring out and listening to the neighborhood and birds. I miss it.
This is a wonderful spot for folks who want a chill, neighborhood experience of Barcelona. I myself am not usually a fan of big crowds, so this space felt perfect to me. If you don't do stairs or hills very well, though, you might want to reconsider. Otherwise it's fairly easy to access public transit (especially the L4 Guinardó metro stop and H6 bus stop) from here. I also recommend walking and wandering around, if you have the time.
Gracias, Laila!