I really enjoyed my time in Madrid, and having this little "home away from home" played a huge role in that. The location is absolutely perfect, right in the thick of things, but being off the small pedestrian street of Calle Barcelona made it feel a bit more intimate. Right outside the door is your choice of a dozen tapas places for a quick bite, a café or a glass of wine/sangria. Also, a small market is 12 steps from the front door, with a grocery store within 2 blocks. I literally could have not left a 4 block radius and still would have had everything from shopping to dining to nightlife, etc right at my fingertips. As far as the apartment, it was exactly as described and the check in process was very easy. Also, the small terrace is such a treat at night! If you leave any of the windows open, you can hear a lot of street noise late into the night, but with them closed, it was super quiet. I would definitely come back!