About the host, Liliana was very responsive to all my messages and was very understanding about some last minute changes we had to make. About the listing: Excellent location, close to a lot of restaurants and bars, walking distance to Plaza del Sol and Plaza Mayor and my personal favorite the Mercado San Miguel which house food stalls serving tapas, seafood, paella etc. The area can be touristy and during a fiesta (we arrived during Fiesta del Pilar), it can be very busy and congested. The apartment is on the 4th floor so thankfully we didn't hear any of the raucous on the streets. About the apartment, the place is basic but met our needs. It has a washer which was a big plus, and an elevator for those who are carrying huge luggage. I must say though, the bathroom could have been cleaner. With that said, if you do not mind basic and want to be right where the action is La Latina is a good option.