Javier's apartment is both charming and modern. Very well decorated and a great use of a small space. Pictures for this listing are accurate and the apartment was spotless and quiet. Javier was very accommodating and checked in with us often to ensure we had everything we needed. Just to note: we were there in August [pretty steamy] and the apartment can get rather warm mid/late afternoon into the evening but cools off during the night. We’re not used to the heat so probably were affected more than others. The internet was a bit spotty but perhaps only noticeable for us as we were working all day. Not a reflection of Javier, as he was quick to look into the issue for us!, but just a weak network during peak times.
The neighborhood offers many great restaurant, bar, and shopping options. As we were only there briefly, and working a lot, we didn't get to properly explore Madrid and mainly stuck to the Malasana area.
Overall, definitely recommend this flat. Beautiful and comfortable, in a great & lively neighborhood, and Javier was a fantastic host!