I did not meet Jacinto. His Mum Carmen lives there and is extremely nice and friendly and like everyone mentions only Spanish speaking, but we've managed. The room was big and clean, Sheets were washed but with a used look and stains from over the years. I only had some problems with the bathroom. It was obviously taking care off, but not the "very clean"-feeling as some people here write in their reviews. Everyone has different standards, from my perspective it would need a more thoroughly cleaning. The Area/Quarter was very close to Barceloneta Beach, the Basilica and Metro Station Jaume I. To sum it up - we found almost 200 Euros a lot for two nights in a "private room" with shared bathroom, but I guess Barcelona is that expensive. Climbing the fourth Floor is a lot, but do-able and the View from the Terrace at the rooftop is a dream and repays you for the many stairs.