We had a great stay at Pilar's place. They were really friendly and accomodating, going to great lengths to introduce us to all aspects of the flat and the neighbourhood when we arrived, even though it was a little late in the evening. Pilar was fast and responsive with follow-up questions and her promptness in addressing a small plumbing repair that needed to be made mid-stay was much appreciated.
The pictures are very reflective of the apartment, which is extremely spacious, with an additional luggage room on top of the three double bedrooms. The balcony is particularly nice, we had the pleasure of being there at New Year and watching the fireworks across the city. The kitchen was well stocked and also has a good washing machine.
The neighbourhood is a few metro stops away from the traditional tourist sights, but the line is fast and frequent. The neighbourhood itself is typically residential, but has a good restaurant and all the necessary grocery shops. It also benefits from being right next to brand new Madrid Rio park, which for those of you with children, has the best playgrounds in town.
We had a great five days in Madrid and would gladly return to Pilar's place again sometime in the future!