Maria is a wonderful host who genuinely cares about her guests. I very much enjoyed talking to her, and I honestly wish I had a longer stay in Madrid so that I could spend more time chatting with her. When I would return to my room from a day of exploring the city, I would find a cleaned room/bathroom, a nice assortment of fruits, some chocolate, and a refilled water jug. They were nice little touches that really made me feel welcome. On top of Maria being a great host, her apartment is very nice and well located. The room itself is away from the street so it’s quiet, but you’re very close to all of the major things to see in Madrid (Puerta del Sol, the museums, Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, etc). There’s also a private bathroom with a tub for taking baths if desired. Overall I feel very lucky to have found Maria’s place, as I booked last minute. I want to return to Madrid and will definitely look to book here again.