Carlos's place was totally renovated and everything looked new. Beautiful spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances. It was impeccably clean. Quiet area. Steps to main street of Atocha with grocery, restaurants and shops of every kind. Neighborhood had abundance of coffee shops, intimate dining, pharmacies and everything we needed. We were able to walk to most things of interest - theater, museums, paseo del prado, Plaza Mayor and Sol. We plan to come back for a year, and will look into staying there again.