My host was communicative except for a mixup with her phone number for checking in but all was corrected in a timely way. It was a little farther away from the center of town but that can also be good if you want to get away from the crowds of tourists and get a real feel for another part of Barcelona. It's an interesting neighborhood with new trendy businesses springing up. A nice short walk to the beach. It's a very friendly place with great food markets near by and the Ramblas Poblenou is a wonderful pedestrian street with restaurants and cafes.