I don't know that I can say enough good things about my experience at Antonio's apartment. The apartment was perfect: clean, quiet, and very secure. The neighborhood is slightly removed from the central area, so it was a bit quieter, and felt very safe, which was nice. Antonio was a superb host, excellent with communication, and very helpful. He only speaks Spanish, but we had no trouble with arrangements and advice about the area. The apartment is spacious for one person, and would easily accommodate three.

It's a really great location, especially for those that enjoy wandering and walking around. There is a metro station 5 minutes away for more local travel, and it's a 10 minute walk to the Atocha train station if you'd like to travel to other cities, and it's 10-15 minutes or to the Prado or Reina Sofia. It's 15-20 minutes to the Plaza Mayor and the San Miguel Market, or to Gran Via and the commercial area. There are plenty of smaller streets to wander around, with hidden gems right outside the door.

While the apartment is on the fifth (read: 6th for Americans) floor, the stairs aren't bad and after all the delicious places to eat, you'll want to walk it off. The shower has 50L of hot water, so you'll have to be quick about showering. The bed was comfortable, and there were plenty of extra blankets. I didn't use the loft, but it would be fine for someone who needs just a small and a place to crash, and there is a fantastic view from the window up there. As seems to be common in Spain, the drains for the sink and shower are a bit slow, but they do eventually drain down. Antonio provides you with coffee, tea, towels, and there was soap/shampoo/conditioner to use. The Wi-Fi worked very well, and was nice to have. I didn't use the stove, but the fridge and microwave work well, and it's fully furnished with flatware.

I would absolutely recommend this apartment to anyone, and would stay here again if I could return to Madrid.