I LOVED my month here and I would stay again in a heartbeat!! The apartment was clean, stylish, safe, and comfortable--I literally had zero issues.
I work from home and the WiFi was always great during my video calls which is really important, and the tv is a true smart tv. The AC, washing machine, and all other appliances also worked perfectly. The balcony faces away from the main street, making the studio a quiet oasis.
The location is PERFECT. Barrio de las Letras is buzzing and historic and only allows taxis and residents to drive through so is a walker's dream with multiple convenience stores, grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, ice cream shops, even a hardware store lol--everything you could need within 5 minutes of walking. I also had zero issues getting a taxi/uber directly outside the door, which was a relief with my big suitcase. It is no more than 10 min walk from: Plaza Mayor to the west, Sol/Gran Via to the north, the 3 major art museums to the east, and very close to a metro stop.
I had the best time in Madrid and it was thanks to Mara and her studio. She made me feel so welcome and taken care of with her kindness, hospitality, flexibility, and thorough recommendations. I am really really happy I chose to stay here. THANK YOU MARA <3