Julio met us at the apartment. He is very conscientious, enthusiastic about his city and has plenty of recommendations for places to eat and things to do. The apartment is lovely, comfortable, and in a convenient place near two metro stops and a short walk to Retiro park. The kitchen was stocked with enough pans and spices to cook. There are lots of art books (which we appreciated as we were visiting all of the art museums) and tourist information. The apartment has many windows which allow for air flow, as well as a great air conditioning system. The windows to the street are double or triple-paned, which really cuts any street noise, which we appreciated, being light sleepers. A great place to stay in Madrid!