We stayed for a month and felt very at home, as the apartment is very well stocked with long term needs like towels, toiletries, spices, and all the little details that make for a more convenient experience. These details are often overlooked in places, yet David has paid special attention to having things like: qtips, tampons, spices, dried goods like rice and pasta and beans. There are 3 tvs (1 in each room) and all of them are large, and have chromecast. Also, the beds are super comfy and there are lots of extra pillows and blankets and sheets, etc.
The design of the apartment with floor to ceiling windows and mini balconies has a huge impact on the energy of the space and makes it feel larger than it actually is. It is very tastefully decorated and careful details have been taken into account to make the apartment fashionable and functional. I particularly liked the industrial vibe of exposed copper, and brick, and the light switches!
The neighborhood is not your typical chic Madrid tourist spot, but a more residential and down-to-earth kind of neighborhood. Which we loved. You are a just a few blocks from Madrid Rio Parque, which has some lovely walkways and areas for dogs to run around. You are also close to Casa de Campo which is a very big park with tons of recreational areas. We stayed with our dog and we really enjoyed exploring all the park areas nearby. You also have Mercado Tirso de Molina for grocery shopping and a few restaurants and bars.
The very few downsides during our stay:
The oven was not fully cleaned and would smoke whenever we used it. We had a mid-stay cleaning and that was fixed. However, the day the cleaners were supposed to come, we had cleared our schedule and they never arrived. We arranged for them to come the next day, but it was still an inconvenience.
Finally, totally out of the host's control, our neighbor seemed to work the nightshift over the phone, starting from 11pm to 6am. With the thin walls, we could hear every word from our bedroom. Luckily there was an extra bedroom and we were just 2 people, so we started sleeping in the other bedroom. Again, completely out of the host's control, but if you are planning to use both bedrooms, this may be an issue during COVID while people are working from home.
Overall, we had a lovely time and would definitely recommend and stay again. Madrid is an amazing city, and the apartment is very nice.
David was responsive to all of our questions at the drop of a hat, had great information on where to go and visit, and the food recommendations that he provided were ALL fantastic.