Alvaro is an incredible host. Truly. He was available any time of day and was so helpful with everything we needed during our 18-night stay in Madrid. The location is absolutely perfect in this incredibly walkable city. The building is gorgeous and the apartment is perfectly appointed. There is some street noise that can be bothersome at night, but usually after 11 it is quiet. I sleep with earplugs always, so I was able to drown out the extra sounds from the street. The kitchen has everything you could need to prepare a full meal. The grocery store is less than 2 blocks away. I really can't say enough good things about this apartment or Alvaro as a host. I would highly recommend staying in one of Alvaro's apartments if you are visiting Madrid!