Roque did his absolute best to meet us at a mutually convenient time and welcomed us to the property with his customary Tempranillo bottle of wine and a wealth of suggestions and tips for a most enjoyable stay in Madrid. The apartment was well presented and constituted very good value for money given the central location, with many attractions within walking distance and excellent transport links to more distant ones. We discovered that some nearby metro stations,(but not the closest one - Sol), were closed, and surprisingly, google maps didn't seem to be aware of these closures. So please research your route in advance, particularly if you're trying to get to Atocha train station via the metro system.
Back to the apartment, we found it comfortable, sufficiently large, clean and perfectly suitable for a couple that is intent on exploring the beautiful city of Madrid. As it happens, we made a day-trip to Toledo, which is only 35 minutes on the train from Atocha station, and highly recommended if you are even remotely curious about history.
Overall, we had a perfectly pleasant time in Roque's apartment and everything worked perfectly, from the diswasher to the air con (and everything - wifi included- in between). We particularly enjoyed the central location and the soft mattress, which meant that every morning/early afternoon, we were ready to hit the streets of Madrid feeling fully restored.
We would not hesitate to stay in Roque's well equipped apartment again. Do your research and book with confidence. It is highly unlikely that you will be disappointed.