We had such a wonderful time! First, we made last minute plans and Gemma helped prepare us accurately and flexibly as we figured things out. She greeted us at the door with coffee and cookies and gave us a quick tour. She had a guide book prepared and lots of materials for guests interested in the cultural side of Madrid. Gemma checked in with us once or twice and answered any questions we had.
During our stay, we dined out, visited plenty of museums, shopped, and went to Flemenco. We also took a day tour to Toledo by train. The train station and all of the sites were an easy walk from the apartment. There were tons of open air markets and options for quick bites to eat. We had a nice balance of exercise, cultural experience and relaxation.
And OH! the shower! what a shower! It was clean, strong, hot, just great! The kitchen was well stocked even with the little things one would want to make coffee, etc. Everything we needed from plates, glasses, trays, linens, etc. were all first rate.
The apartment is beautifully decorated. It is obvious Gemma took great care in selecting decor and furnishings. Added to that were little touches like flowers and umbrellas (which we didn't need), color coordinated tissue and napkins, etc. The bed was comfy; the linens were tasteful and high quality. The apartment was spacious. Internet was great. We had everything we needed!