The apartment is beautifully maintained, it has all the amenities that you need to be able to stay in Madrid, and it is near everything. Luis provided us with bottled water, laundry detergent and a washer/dryer, spices for cooking, and other small amenities that make a difference in just being able to enjoy your time in Madrid. They even helped us get a cab to the airport when we left. The only thing that the visitor needs to be aware of is that they either need to enjoy a lot of noise from people on the street or bring earplugs. If you use the overhead fan for the air-conditioning, you may be able to drown out the noise.