We never got to meet Laura but David was very kind and although there was a slight language barrier (He doesn't speak any English and our Spanish is just so-so) he still was able to communicate everything we needed to know and even carried my bag up the stairs...what a gentleman! The apartment was the perfect amount of space for my boyfriend and I and it was nice to have a kitchen so we could make breakfast 'at home' before going out exploring all day. There is a market right across the street that came in very handy! Yes the shower was small but the water pressure was great and there was plenty of hot water. The apartment is in a perfect location too! Malasana is eccentric, hip, low-key, and full of fun! It is close walking distance to Sol & Plaza Mayor & everything else you'd want to see but we were happy to stay a bit away from all of that super touristy stuff and be surrounded by more of a local feel. There are lots of bars and restaurants right by the apartment and we were so happy to find a wide selection of vegetarian restaurants too! We had an awesome time in Madrid and were thrilled to have found this cute little apartment to stay at! Would definitely recommend this place to others!!!