Mariana's son and the housekeeper greeted me when I arrived and gave me a quick tour of the apartment and shower me how to use everything. Both very friendly. The housekeeper was great and I arranged for her to stop and clean once a week for a very resonable price. I stayed for an entire month. The location is absolutely great. A quiet set street tucked away from the liveliness that makes Madrid so great. Just minutes walk from Sol, Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, and the Palace. So many shops, restaurants, and cafes everywhere. And only 2 minutes to Opera Metro. The apartment was very spacious with an equipped kitchen, 1 double bedroom had ensuite and the other two bedrooms are semi tied together one double and other single separated by a wall but not completely private from one another. The layout of the apartment would give plenty of privacy to two couples sharing the apartment or parents with kids or several friends traveling together. The courtyard off the main bedroom had nice reflected sun light and a comfortable place to have morning coffee or tea or any meal. It is on the main floor so only two small steps to deal with - no waiting around for an elevator. There is a large laundry room where you can store your suitcases. Although there is an amazing amount of built-in wardrobes throughout the house. The apartment also has very high ceilings. The fiber high-speed internet and wifi were a big plus for me.