Paola is a generous and helpful host and met us with helpful tips on the flat and surrounding area. She was excellent at communication and we felt really well supported.
Poblenou itself is about 4 metro stops from the centre of Barcelona and there is a short walk to the nearest metro. The district is a good place in itself and has great restaurents and cafes ( check out the wonderful El 58 but go early or expect to wait for a table as its always packed).
The flat was clean and comfortable and breakfast on the glassed in veranda overlooking the neighbouring area and watching the parakeets was a treat. Only downside was the noise from the lift/stairwell as people made their way to work and school in the morning. It's only heard in the main bedroom so put your light sleepers in the futon bedroom !