We spent two amazing days in Madrid, staying at Raphael's apartment. It was perfect for our group of four. Raphael was amazingly kind and welcoming. He had a list of restaurant suggestions waiting for us, and could not have been more helpful. The apartment itself is wonderful! It had two separate bedrooms - on opposite sides of the apartment - and a nice living and kitchen area. The highlight, of course, was the beautiful rooftop patio - which we used morning and night to enjoy the unseasonably mild weather. It was extremely clean, homey and a perfect spot to relax after long days of sightseeing and long nights of eating and drinking. The location was in a less touristy area - but very easily accessible to the metro system and very close to La Gran Via. We loved being out of the fray, but still in an energetic, vibrant neighborhood where we could see how real Madrid residents live and enjoy life!