OK, Senora Margarita was my favorite host of the 6 cities I visited in Europe this past September-October! The other reviews that praised her for her warmth, kindness and generosity are all true! Even though I do not speak much Spanish and Margarita does not speak much English, we were able to communicate a lot--and it was a lot of fun trying (and she helped my Spanish a lot). She was always up in the morning making sure that I had a small breakfast, even though I didn't expect it. She gave me tips on where to go and what to do. The apartment was very clean and neat (the two bathrooms were immaculate!) The apartment is very centrally located in the south-central area of the heart of Madrid. The nearest Metro station (the Madrid subway is excellent) was just a few minutes away, and it was also a short walk to stores, restaurants, etc. I loved the stay, and I already miss Senora Margarita!