Roberto is the perfect host! Kind and quick with responses, willing to help with any questions and generous with his smile and insightful tips. His apartment is in the most lovely and safe area of Madrid and just a short walk from the Retiro Parque - which I now call my very favorite public space in all of my travels. The apartment is clean, nicely furnished and welcoming --- no fuss and all you need for your stay. I used the coffee maker each morning for an espresso and kept things in the fridge for a quick breakfast or snack. A must do and so near is the local Mercado de la Paz, full of locals and where you can find the best Spanish omelette in all of Madrid. Truly. I stumbled across it and read about the praise from the locals and travelers alike afterwards. I highly recommend staying with Roberto and Lola.