Maria and Mylene's apartment was an incredible place to call home for a few days in Madrid. The apartment was spacious and beautiful, looked exactly like the photos, and very clean. All the windows and being on a high floor made the space especially bright and charming, perfect for soaking in some sun in the morning with coffee, or recharging in the afternoon after sightseeing.
Mylene was very helpful and communicative. She met us when we arrived, walked us through the apartment, and explained how everything worked. She also left us a map and recommendations for places to eat in the neighborhood.
The apartment really is perfectly located, within 10-20 min walking distance of pretty much anything you'd want to see in Madrid. Malasana is a *very* hip neighborhood, full of restaurants and shops, and definitely the area where everyone goes out but tucked away enough to not be clogged with tourists. Being in such a central spot was great, as it meant that we were always within 30 min of home if we needed to take a break. Keep in mind that this is a boisterous neighborhood with a lot of nightlife, so for those who are looking for silence at night, this might not be the right area for you. And one other thing to keep in mind is that the apartment is effectively up 5 flights of stairs with no elevator, which we didn't mind at all, but might be an issue for others.
The kitchen is stocked with all the basics (coffee, tea, cereal) so you don't need to worry about any of those things. There weren't any toiletries in the bathroom but you can easily purchase those from any of the pharmacies nearby.
Overall, this is one of the best places I've stayed on Airbnb! I would definitely stay again next time I'm in Madrid.