In all honesty, I wasn't really looking forward to coming to Madrid, I only intended to go there to find out more information about my family history. But it wasn't until I came across Paloma's information on Airbnb that it piqued my interest more to come here. I was blinded by my own ignorance to see how incredibly beautiful the city of Madrid really is, with its incredible transit system, thriving restaurants, and history beyond anything I've ever seen. It was all topped off by the hidden gem that is Paloma's home. Her and her son, Victor, were so inviting to showing me tremendous hospitality from the very beginning. I didn't spend much time in the city, but for the time that I was there, she set the tone for what would end up being an incredible journey. I must say right now that her home is beautifully ornate. The decor and feel of the home brought to me a warm and transcending energy that was reminiscent of me being transported to another time in history in Madrid! Everything about the home felt quite elegant but yet simple at the same time! Her home is conveniently close by the nearest metro station, only a five minute walk, and the neighborhood was sound with conversation, lights and excitement! Lastly, I must say that Paloma helped me out with something so personal and dear to me that I am forever grateful for her help. I had a roll of my family history tree with me and I had unfortunately left it at her home as I was leaving to head to Barcelona by plane. I was in the plane when she had notified me of this development and my heart shrank tremendously. However, she assured me that she would be able to help me out and send to me in Barcelona, which is where I was staying at the time during of all of this. A couple of days later I found mail where I was staying and surely enough it was my family history tree! It absolutely made my day and again I was forever grateful!! If you are looking to stay in Madrid and spend time there, please take high consideration in choosing Paloma for your place to stay. Thank you for everything Paloma, seriously.