Orlando’s space exceeded my expectations by quite a bit. First, he was very communicative, and allowed me to drop my bags before they were finished cleaning, which was great. Madrid is hilly, and this made life much easier.
The space was clean, newly renovated, well-appointed, with fast wifi and all the appliances (kitchen, laundry, dishwasher) you could need. The AC is strong and reliable, though I preferred to keep the balcony doors open as it was fairly cool, even during the days (I came in late May).
Speaking of those Juliet balconies - they’re truly the stars of the show! I spent quite a bit of time out there, having breakfast or coffee. It was wonderful to sit out there, enjoy the gorgeous Spanish weather, and watch the neighborhood of Lavapiés do its thing.
When I got in, I was so jet-lagged that I grabbed some tapas fixings from the Carrefour down the street and had dinner there. The proximity to a 24-hour full-service supermarket is great, especially when you get home after a tapas night and need supplies.
I can’t say enough good things about Orlando’s place. When I’m back in Madrid (hopefully soon!) I’ll be sure to book it again.