I'll keep this short: we are ready to move in to this neighborhood. My partner and I lived in Madrid for one month in Francisco and Christopher's place and we absolutely loved it. We were looking for a home that had good working space for two remote writers, fast internet, natural light in every room in a local neighborhood and we found it all here. Every day we walked through the Retiro parked, shopped at the local grocery stores, and went out for evening paseos. There's great shopping nearby. My partner took a Spanish class nearby at AIL Madrid. Francisco and Christopher were excellent hosts and quickly replaced our microwave when needed. We recommend this place highly for anyone who wants an authentic, quiet, well-lit apartment near the Retiro in Madrid!