Tarek is a great host! There was a taxi's strike at Madrid and nothing was working: Uber, limousines, taxis obviously. We were with my parents (78 y/o, 7 persons total) and it was impossible to use busses with all of our luggage. Finally 3 hours later, we rented a car. Tarek was very understanding and helpful. The apartment is just like the photos, near typical smalls bars and tapas restaurants, and close to public transportation. It is not the nicest of streets, but being so close to everything more than make up that detail.