This place worked okay for the two of us. Like most said, the narrow stairs and low ceilings are a problem when you bring in your luggage but she is clear on not having an elevator so at least it’s not a surprise. The bed was too cute and so was the decor. It’s in a very living part of Madrid where there are ample bars and restaurants. We walked pretty much every where and rarely used the metro.
She was there to open the doors and was hospitable. We didn’t feel the need to bother her any other times but I’m sure she is the kind to respond if need arise.
Mind you, this apartment is cute but I would say is pretty basic. We stayed here for 4 nights. The extra space rather than a hotel room is good but little things bothered me. For instance, there was a Nespresso machine but with only two pods, I feel if a nespresso machine is included which is very pod specific, the host should include at least 8 pods for the 4 nights for a party of two. So after day 1, we couldn’t use it. Then a few of the bulk tea bags ( like the ones that comes without individual sachets covers), These COVID times, tea bags which are sealed in individual sachets would have been useful, hence we didn’t use any of them. Madrid is a food heaven so we didn’t bother to cook so can’t comment on the stove or anything but we did order take away and the microwave and fridge was very handy.
There was just two bath towels and two hand towels for the whole 4 nights. I’m sure she might have provided more if we asked but we felt not to bother her for these minor issues. There was a cloth drying rack so we just used that to dry the towels after every use.
I feel a little more attention to all these can make this place a lot more comfortable. I say all this because we stayed at a hotel at the first leg of Madrid for one night for a price cheaper than this. It had room service and coffee. ( closer to Atocha train station) But for 4 nights, we felt the extra space would be nicer to spread out the bags and do some light washing. Hence we opted for this. I would say it is still a neat option for couples if they are staying for a few nights than cramping in a hotel room.