A regretable experience. Host asked us for 10€ for a "late check-in" fee after booking confirmation. Even though her posting had no such restrictions for check in hours. We checked in at 11pm. The original posting also stated "flexible check in time". I had initially said ok to the fee, thinking this was standard practise. However, I later found out that airbnb policy, a host cannot ask for extra fees after a booking UNLESS stating in the posting of a additional fee for late check in. Even after bringing this to the attention of the host, she still repeatedly requested the money. A very petty act. Even after we had stayed for 8 days.
After advising the host about how misleading her post is, she said she'll update her posting to avoid misleading future guests. A admission of her mistake.
On the evening of checking in, the host had arranged someone to meet us. We had difficulty locating the residence upon arrival. So we contacted the person meeting us. He was clearly frustrated and actaully yelled at us over the phone. The host rationalised his beahviour by saying its a Spanish was of talking. This was incredibly disrespectful and complete nonsense.
The bed linen was not cleaned properly. My wife and I both had skin irritations during our entire stay. A total of 8 days. Even the trash (hair and gum) from previous guests where still in the bins.
The apartment is very noisy. Walls a very thin living in close quarters with the neighbours. Can hear neigbours conversations and loud dance music being played on the weekends.
All that aside. We loved Madrid. Will visit again. Albeit a little more careful with where we stay.