My husband’s and my stay at Alfonso’s and Guillermo’s apartment was our first use of Airbnb. We were really pleased with the experience. Alfonso was the perfect host. He replied quickly to any questions I had and provided very useful information about the neighborhood. His map with the location of ATMs, grocery stores, Metro stops etc. was particularly helpful. He even assisted me find information about activities related to Semana Santa (Holy Week). Our flight arrived in Madrid early in the morning and Alfonso was very accommodating about giving us access to apartment as soon as we got there. Elisa met us and gave us a tour of the place and was very helpful. The flat was immaculate and met all our needs. We enjoyed being able to “eat in” when we wanted and to catch up on our laundry using the washing machine and then the clothes line in the central air shaft. We shopped at the grocery store that is about a block away and is open very late. I even followed Alfonso’s suggestion to recycle, which we always do at home. The proximity to Metro stations was important us, too. It was our primary means of transportation. We would certainly recommend Alfonso and this apartment to anyone visiting Madrid. We truly felt at home. Staying there helped to make our trip a great success.