This place is as described and pictured. The host was very responsive and accommodating, and provided good recommendations on local restaurants and places to visit! Check in and out was a breeze. Amenities are great.
The apartment is located nearby Gran Via Metro Station (4-5 minuets wall), and there are quite a few bus stops close by as well. It is centrally located to all the actions - many shops, restaurants, convenient stores nearby. However, there’s no direct train from the MAD airport to Gran Via station, so it requires a transfer or take another direct train line to Recoletos station (about 10 mins walk to the apartment, and this train station doesn’t have escalator or elevator). We felt a bit challenge with carrying 2 suitcases. We took the train from the airport, but we asked the host to arrange a private transportation for us to the airport. The price was great price - 30 Euro for a luxury van!
Another note is that make sure you have flashlight on your cellphone ready when entering the apartment at nights. There was no lights in the hallway, so flashlight is a must to see the path.
Overall, we had a very good experience staying at Manuel’s apartment!