Gerard took the time to converse with us on WhatsApp ahead of time, so that he felt like a good friend even before we arrived. We are easily bought, so when we saw the bottle of wine and the box of wonderful chocolates Gerard had left for us we knew we were in for a wonderful stay. Gerard even helped us get our bags to the taxi when we left! He was a perfect host.

The neighborhood is fantastic, with many nearby museums and theaters. We recommend the Teatro Valle-Inclan just 100 m up the street. It's a vibrant and comfortable area with night life but not a lot of noise.