I stayed a week at David’s place. He was welcoming and accommodating. He took my bags upstairs and welcomed me with coffee and a light snack. His place is walking distance from the metro BUT it’s up a hill so be ready to walk a long winding road or up 82 steps. It’s also worth nothing that the guest bathroom is downstairs and shared by anyone else staying at the house (he rents three rooms) but no one was there the week I stayed there. The house itself is a lovely hilltop hideaway that gives you a respite from the bustle of Barcelona. I was there during the festival of San Juan, and David invited me to a paella party at his house, offering an authentic experience. He also made roast chicken one night that was tasty. He called a cab for me and gave me coffee on the morning I left. He was a gentleman from start to finish.