Carmelo was a fantastic host. He sat us down and walked us through the neighbourhood and city, helping put together a plan of action and some off the beat and track ideas. The apartment was spacious and clean. Perfect for a short getaway. We stayed for 4 nights and didn't use the kitchen but it was fully stocked and ready to go. The location was ideal, the immediate area had a great vibe over the weekend and was surrounded by quirky cafes and restaurants. The major sights are all in a 20 minute walk (Retiro Park, Palace & Plaza Mayor). We picked up a travelcard nonetheless as the apartment had a station 2 min away which came in handy.