We left Federico’s home with mixed feelings.
Our first impression upon arriving was that this was definitely not a Loft. There are only three small windows in the whole flat and they are all in the kitchen/dinning room area. No windows on either bedrooms or bathrooms.
Then we looked and everything else: the flat is really nice and spacious; it has been refurbished to a very good standard and you will find everything you need for your stay. From a location perspective, it couldn’t be better: just meters from stores, pharmacies, and the amazing ‘El Retiro’ park. So overall we thought we had made a good choice. That was up to the point where we tried to sleep.
Unfortunately, the main bedroom is right underneath the hall and staircase of the whole building (about 50 flats I would say). So we spent the whole night listening to footsteps right on top of us! After the second sleepless night, we decided to move the mattress to the living room. That was much better, but we couldn’t stop thinking that had we known this was a basement, we would have probably never rent it out in the first place.
The only reason why I give it a 3-star rating is due to the location and Federico’s excellent service; otherwise, it would have been a 2-star at most. We came with our two kids, and the third day we were just so tired from lack of sleep.
If you are a light sleeper or want to rest from a long day of tourism, this is definitely not a place for you.