Our host wasn't around during check in, but had a friend meet us to give us the keys. Our host responded back promptly via email. The flat was very close to sagrada familia. About a 5 min walk. Area was safe and close to metro. We enjoyed our stay. I travelled with my husband, my 6 month old and best friend . Overall, the appartment fit our needs. My only complaint would be the mold issue and poor ventilation in the bedroom. There was obvious signs of mold in the bathroom and bathroom . My husband felt so sick from it and even my baby was coughing and sneezing a lot when we were in the appartment . Nonetheless, we didn't travel to Barcelona to just stay inside so we didn't let it dampen our mood. Barcelona was beautiful and enjoyed our time there.