This was my first experience as an Airbnb guest but I have been a hostess so I am looking at this through a hostess’ eyes.
The apartment looks identical to the picture shown. The kitchen is very practical but has no electric coffee maker or toaster. Apartment is very large, including an office with an aquarium that is self sustaining. It has a washing machine that works fine but you will have to hang out your laundry to dry. All the utensils needed are there if you want to cook.
Water pressure in the smaller bathroom is very low.The bed in the larger bedroom is quite small for 2 people, but otherwise comfortable. . There’s very little space for clothing in either bedroom as owner’s belongings are there.
We came third week of September and it was very hot, even keeping blinds closed during day, and as there is no AC it might be better suited to October or later. We used the 2 fans in our bedrooms at night. The double room faces the courtyard and gets a good breeze. We also left the doors to the kitchen patio and living room patio propped open at night to catch the breeze but it doesn’t help cool the bedrooms.
Train station is 8-10 minute walk then it’s easy to get to City Center. After a few days it got tiring going back and forth to train station (we are older). We did walk to several cafeterias, grocery nearby but not much variety for dining close to apartment. The neighborhood and building are safe and clean.
Had problem with finding internet network and password (clave) on a sticker on modem, down low and tiny, had to take a picture. The network is the one WITHOUT 5g after it. Once found, internet was very good.
We left a Madrid guide book in the apartment. One suggestion is to take the train from El Pozo to Alcala de Henares and visit the old town and Cervantes’ home. What a darling town, great vibes; great restaurants, happy people. It’s something you can easily do in 1/2 day. You will need to buy a different train ticket than the 2 zone ticket that goes the opposite direction towards Atocha.
Good choice if you want to be a little out of the way for serenity and safe environment that is modern.