I hesitate in giving this apartment such high praise for fear of it being booked months in advance of my next trip. But the simple fact is that Nico’s place could not be more ideal. Foremost, Nico is a great host with super recommendations for places to eat, drink, markets to buy groceries, and a personal contact to have your COVID test done at the apartment. The layout and the design of the apartment could not have been better if I had done it myself. The kitchen is well appointed; but make sure to bring your own shampoo, conditioner, and body wash from your previous fancy hotels…or you will have to shop at the market across the street. There was an initial hiccup with the Bluetooth door key; but once Nico walked me through the process it became the smartest way to enter the place…something all hotels should take note. I absolutely loved the neighborhood with a high walkability factor for great bars and tapas…really made me feel like I was a local. And it was super quick and easy to catch a cab or Uber anywhere around town. All in all, I can’t wait to return to Madrid and stay here again. Nico’s place was perfecto!