Host lives in building (different unit), watched for me to arrive the first time, came down to let me in, walked me up and gave thorough and helpful intro. Very fine person and totally charming space. Unlike any other. Very private with tiled rooftop terrace. Many steps, and worth the climb! For my money, it couldn't be better. Rustic in the city, but with good plumbing and appliances, nice bed and bedding, lots of fresh air and hot water. Wish I could have stayed longer. About thirty minutes walk from Gaudi's Sagrada Familia cathedral; I walked it twice - spectacular! In the evening, the neighborhood fills with locals in the narrow pedestrian streets of the old district, where I found numerous places serving tapas and pinchos. Very convenient to Plaza Cataluña, where beautiful sky-blue airport shuttles arrive and leave every two minutes for 6 Euros. A short ride and great bargain. One very nice feature is that there is an engineer's lamp in the bedroom which is a great reading lamp. Quite often this fine feature is omitted in other places.