We could not have asked for a better HOST, APARTMENT and LOCATION!!! Alvar was extremely helpful and very easy to get a hold of by phone. Not to mention, he was also a superb host when greeting us upon arrival. His friendliness was much appreciated and he took his time to clearly explain the ins and outs of the apartment. He also clearly went out of his way to leave my girlfriend and I a bottle of Sidra from Asturias as a welcoming gift! Seeing as we had been staying a few days in Candás and were traveling from Gijón, it was very appropriate!!The levels of generosity, modesty and humbleness were off the charts and we felt very much at home.
The rooftop terrace has absolutely no comparison! In the heart of Madrid, a few steps up and we were overlooking La Plaza Mayor and centrally located to metro stations, bus stops, and a vast majority of tourist sites to visit throughout the city. Alvar was also kind and open enough to mention to us a brief disclosure regarding possible noise due to some construction in La Plaza Mayor. My girlfriend and I slept like babies and not once heard any construction sounds. However, we much appreciated the honesty all around and could not have asked for a better host, once again.
Overall, we would return in a heartbeat should my girlfriend and I find ourselves in Madrid once again. I would highly recommend this apartment to any one of my friends looking for either a romantic, touristy, relaxing or all of the above sorts of vacations!
Respect the place, respect the host and everything will respect you back.
Thank you Alvar for making our stay beyond magnificent!
From California, with love.