We had a great time at Elena and Nereo's. Apt was clean and cosy, just as advertised. Since we are couple the extra bedroom gave us the needed space to leave our suitcases and spread out our things. Living room and kitchen were well-equipped and comfy. The availability of pots and pans of various sizes, dishes, bowls, utensils, etc enabled us to prepare some home cooked meals. We liked the touch. They provided towels for us to use along with some coffee, milk, tea and madeleines.
Internet was provided. However they used a signal booster in lieu of router, hence the signal was a bit weak outside the bedroom where the booster was plugged in. When moved to the hallway or living room, the signal into the booster was spotty. Not much flexibility there.
We would have welcome detergent for us at the apt as we were staying for almost a full week. There was bound to be some dirty laundry to wash. Hanging the clothes to dry could be tricky during winter time. Hanging rope was outside the apt, above the inner patio with no cover or roof above so on a rainy day be prepared to rush out & bring the clothes in.
Walls are paper thin, you can hear the neighbours (and they can hear you) but it is calm at night. This was the only shortcoming with the place.
Elena and Nereo are nice people and good hosts. Elena gives an excellent massage, great technique.
But above all we loved the neighborhood, Vallecas. It isn't a touristic destination to be honest, however it is very local and multicultural. Definitely not shady or particularly dirty (for Madrid standards) although we did encounter the occasional dog poop. Great Peruvian resto downstairs. Many Chinese-owned markets for those with Asian food cravings. Chicken and fries and Kebab places abound, even a 1.50€ kebab at the main road, not too bad. Great Arab style delights at a market on the way to the nearby shopping mall. Plenty of local shops at the marketplace next to the Mercadona supermarket (3-min by foot from the apt). All fresh veg and meat and seafood there at hand. An eatery serving escargots, paella, fried fish. Buzzing with locals, the market.
Overall, great stay for us. Recommended.