I had a great stay at Fernando’s abode, it has most the facilities one could hope for including kitchen and its use, washing machine, two bathrooms etc. Fernando kindly meet me on the street and gave me a good orientation of the apartment and suggestions on where to visit. The apartment is located in the Salamanca area (very close to Lista Metro and not far from Goya), it has a fruit shop across the road, mini supermarket around the corner (plus numerous tapas bars etc nearby) and a very good fresh veggie/food shop not too far away near Goya, Cortes Ingles is also walking distance as is Retiro Park.
A high recommendation and good value.