Mara's place is extremely clean. The location is wonderful! You're in between popular attractions to the east (Prado, Reina Sofia, Retiro Park, Botanical Gardens) and to the west (Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel, Opera House). I walked everywhere with the exception of taking the subway to a Real Madrid match. Just as shown in the photos, the apartment is very stylish. When I was there, the air conditioner wasn't required but the heater worked fine. Mara is a lovely host. She's extremely helpful & provides a nice list of local dining & touring recommendations. You'll have a ton of great dining options within a short walk. Since I stayed longer, the washing machine was also much appreciated. There's no dryer, but there are clothes lines for hanging the wash outside the small balcony. The kitchen had everything I needed. The bed is very comfortable. You may hear just a bit of street noise late night, but Mara tells me they're making a change which should address the noise. I loved staying at Mara's place and would gladly return!