Oleksandra is a friendly and very communicative host. Her small place has all the basics for a pleasant home base to exploring the city: clean room, good wifi and hot shower. The location is off the tourist beat, nestled in a relatively quiet neighborhood but with plenty of corner stores, cafes and tapas bars; all with a local unpretentious flair unlike what you will find near La Rambla. Mont Juic and its scenic hiking trail overlooking Barcelona, botanical gardens and good museums starts at the end of the street. Bonus: she was flexible with the check-in and I was able to sit on a nice balcony overlooking the leafy street. Highly recommended!