Francesco is fantastic. Personable, charismatic, friendly, and really patient with his guests. Great at communicating how to arrive and very responsive for any questions.
If you want a quiet, low key, residential area with decent local sites this is a good spot. Location isn't recommended if you wish to be right in the middle of the action like (las ramblas, eixample, etc ) but great for those who love quiet. Still a bit of a walk to Sagrada Familia but in that general area. It's a vast city so it is what it is there.
Everything else is taxi ride away. Walk outside and you get a real taste of the local life away from the crowds of tourists. For us, starting with a walk to the park next door and witnessing the locals play futball/soccer was a cool experience, following up with some local paella and beer which btw is "muy bueno" and insanely cheap.
In terms of the place itself, we have no complaints. Bed is comfy for a large bunk bed, kitchen has all the amenities you need (including a washer!), the bathroom offers an amazing shower/bathtub spa with jets, and there is a balcony with a semi decent view (plus a terrace upstairs for a nice panoramic!)
Overall, we were impressed and would recommend Francesco's place to anyone.