Eduard is the best host you can possibly have, absolutely 100% dedicated to solving every little (or big) incident that comes upp as soon as possible if not immediately. The place is exactly as pictured, I actually felt it was slightly larger than the pictures show and pretty much everything in there is new or newly renovated. The heating system works flawlessly which was very important for me in Barcelona in winter, I could control it as I liked with the large radiators inside the flat and there is also an Aircon system which I assume is used in summer. You will not hear a single sound from the streets outside, the flat is basically soundproof except for the small internal patio right above the bedroom where the flat above, which also belongs to Eduard, has access to their washing machine - you will notice clearly when neighbors enter that patio but they are forbidden from using it during sleeping hours 10pm – 9am. Raval is a very lively neighborhood, up and coming and trendy and in a very central location in Barcelona and it is also rough and shady. Having said that I didn’t felt unsafe. Petty theft and pick-pocketing is a huge problem in Barcelona in general but assaults on tourists with bodily harm is not something I hear about and I’ve been a regular in the city for the last 25 years. I recommend you read Eduards description of Raval on the listings page he describes it well also it’s shady parts. All in all a great experience – thanks Eduard for being a great host and letting me have your apartment for this time!