Jose is a wonderful host, very accommodating and a great communicator. Me and my friend loved our stay in Madrid and appreciated the hospitatlity of Jose although, thanks to AlItalia the flight was delayed by several hours, making our arrival near 2am. Jose was very accommodating and understanding. The apartment was lovely, clean and perfect and centrally located. The linens truly do smell lovely as another reviewer commented on. The hot water in the shower has great pressure and stays hot :). The kitchen has everything you need and two grocery stores nearby with a nice selection of local wines. The wifi was a bit slow and off and on. But we found a cafe with free wifi nearby that makes great cappuccinos and espresso.
We highly recommend staying at this apartment. The location truly can not be beat. Aside from having access to all of the plazas and shopping in Madrid, it is in a beautiful neighborhood with it's own flavor and culture. The local neighborhood is worth exploring for the restaurants, nightlife, and people. Truly a gem with a great host. Thanks Jose!