Cono hits the perfect balance between gracious host and making sure you have all the autonomy you need. Her apartment is super well located. I walked to my classes at the University, to the Corte Inglés mega store, to restaurants, and back home from downtown (when I wanted to work off my tapas 😊) and so many more places when I didn’t feel like using the metro. The metro and buses are just a short walk away too when you want one. Cono is a treasure trove of information if you want to know the finer points of speaking Spanish, and since she’s bilingual and bicultural, she also has insights few others have. Last, but not least, her place is EXCELLENT value for money. I had my own bathroom, which made all the difference in the world. I highly recommend Cono’s place.