The location of Javier’s place was just perfect. You can easily walk to the apartment from the the train station (Atocha). Access to museums and park were all well placed-again within in easy walking distance. Then neighborhood and people were very friendly. Best Indian food in Spain can be found close by at the Atocha Tandoori near Javiers. The furniture,-bed, kitchen, bathroom, washer were all new. This place had the best shower so far in our two months of travel in Spain. It was so great! Not only washed off all the “travel dust” but the water pressure and hot water took out all the muscle knots and stress we had til then. Nice little store next door where you can pick up some basics-great ice cream for one. Really a perfect place to stay when in Madrid.