I spent three weeks in Madrid (30 June-21 July, 2017), partly to rest from a grueling year, partly to get work done. Charo could not have been a better Air BnB host: she is friendly, dynamic, helpful, and sensitive. She is also an accomplished person (potter, painter, sculptor; student of psychology and social work; with a wide variety of professional experience) and a delightful conversationalist. I had never used Air Bnb before, am very independent, and know Madrid well; so I was not sure how I would take to sharing another person's home. Charo made everything easy: she was readily available as needed (for instance, regarding services in the neighborhood) but was never intrusive. Her apartment is comfortable (including working AC in the bedroom), clean, and quiet. Charo was very generous about the use of her living room (so I could work more comfortably), kitchen, and bathroom. The neighborhood, Chamberí, may well be the most conveniently located and best-connected in central Madrid (within the M-30 ring road). There are three subway lines within easy walking distance and a cab stand a block away. The neighborhood is chock-full of a wide variety of stores, restaurants, cafés, and bars. It is lively and lovely, so a welcome place to stroll in itself. It is within easy walking distance of Chueca, Malasaña, and Arguelles and a short subway ride from Habsburg Madrid, Latina, Lavapiés, and Salamanca. It has some tourist attractions of its own (including the Sorolla museum), several nearby movie theaters, and a number of key theater, dance, and live-music venues. Charo was the best possible introduction to AirBnb. I cannot recommend her more highly and would stay with her again (and may well in fact do so) in a heartbeat. !Gracias Charo!