Celma's apartment in the Malasaña neighborhood of Madrid couldn't have been more perfect for our visit. The neighborhood was exactly what we wanted: smart, full of young people having fun, with cool shops and great restaurants around every corner, and walkable to everything in Madrid (which is surprisingly small). If we didn't want to walk, the subway was right around the corner too.
The apartment itself is simple but great. It's on the third floor of an elevator building, so we didn't have to worry about lugging our heavy suitcase up multiple flights of stairs. Celma, the host, was waiting for us upon our arrival, and communication was superb throughout our stay.
If you want a comfortable, clean place to stay in a truly great neighborhood, look no further.