Joan was very responsive before and during our staying at his place. Since we arrived quite late in the night, he made sure that his friend Laura was there to welcome us without any additional costs, which we appreciate a lot. Though the apartment is small, it's quite cosy and affordable for short staying in Madrid. The neighbourhood (La Latina) is very diverse and has everything what you need for a few days stay - cheap bars & restaurants, friendly people and metro stop very near by - though you maybe even won't need metro because all the main sights and attractions are a walking distance from La Latina. We definitely recommend it if you want to feel the vibe of Spain & experience everyday life of locals.