Maria’s apartment was an ideal place for our visit to Madrid in March 2019! The location couldn’t be better as it is a 5-10 minute walk from the main Atocha railroad station, about a block from the Delicio (yellow line) metro station, and a 15 minute walk from the Prado and Reina Sofia museums. If you need a cab, dozens are lined up at the Atocha station, and we also used Uber. It is located in a real neighborhood with grocery stores and bars/restaurants within 5 minute walks. We felt that it was an authentic experience away from the tourist crowds and noisy “night life”.
The apartment is a perfect size for two people. The entire space is recently renovated with the newest appliances and furnishings, and is tastefully and artfully decorated. Maria has the apartment well stocked with supplies (bathroom, cleaning, laundry, and various spices/condiments), kitchen equipment, and dishes. The internet worked flawlessly and a huge TV is present (though we didn’t use it). An air conditioner and heater allow climate control in any weather.
Maria is a lovely, responsive host. She supplied breakfast (cereal, pastries, OJ, milk, tea/coffee) and a welcoming bottle of wine. She responded within minutes to email questions about restaurant recommendations, apartment questions, etc. We especially appreciated that she let us check in early soon after our train arrived, rather than making us wait to the usual time. Her colleague, Fernando, received us and gave us explanations about the things in the apartment. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, would return again, and highly recommend the property and Maria!