Miguel is a great, very relaxed host. It was very easy to communicate with him and I enjoyed his company when I did so. The apartment is in a nice part of Madrid, easy to get the Metro anywhere or walk between 30-60 minutes to get just about anywhere you need to go in the city. There is a good Carrefour very nearby and plenty of other shops/cafes/restaurants, especially as you get into Salamanca. I'd recommend staying here if you're looking for a laid back base in Madrid.