Fellow travelers. As you know, it will be very difficult to find a perfect Air BnB. Sometimes, you have to take the good with the bad. What follows is my personal experience and observations at the location. I try to be as objective as possible.
Pros:
1) Veronika was an excellent host during the stay. She went out of her way for us to feel comfortable in her apartment and make our stay a memorable one. She was very thorough when it came to giving us directions and information about the city. She was very responsive to our text messages via WhatsApp and even contacted us before arriving which made us feel welcomed. We couldn't be happier to have had her as our host.
2) The apartment was very clean. The bed was comfortable with clean sheets. The air conditioning worked well which was necessary because it can get a bit hot in late July. We had our own bathroom which was nice. The bathroom was clean and plenty of clean towels were provided to us.
3) As for location and its surroundings, the area is clean, quiet and safe to be out at night.The Metro station and grocery store are five minutes away walking which was convenient. There is a restaurant/bar that is ten minutes away walking which I recommend. The name of the place is Casa Pepe. They serve mugs of beer for two euros which is very cheap for being in Madrid and they even serve complimentary chicken wings as long as you keep ordering beer. The place has authenticity that can only be found in Madrid.
4) Riding in the metro around Madrid is the best way to go. All the tourist attractions are close to the stops that the Metro makes. For the most part, the metro is safe to ride (even at night) and clean.
Cons:
Honestly, we had to dig to find some cons. However, I think they're worth mentioning.
1) From downtown Madrid to the apartment can be a 25-35 minute metro ride which felt a bit lengthy especially after a whole day of sightseeing. However, it is a small price to pay for all the pros that the Air BnB has.
2) The neighbors can be a little uptight especially if there is noise as you enter the apartment building after 10PM. Also, make sure to close the elevator door fully as you exit the elevator because if it stays open, it won't go up or down. We left it open accidentally one night and a neighbor complained.
3) Elevator is small and narrow which can be troublesome if you have a lot of bags or other personal belongings. You might have to make a couple of trips.
Like I said, the cons are a small price to pay for the overall quality of the Air BnB. We had an excellent experience at Veronika's apartment and I highly recommend it. Thanks Veronika!