Maria's friend was waiting to greet us and let us into the apartment when we arrived. The apartment itself provides plenty of room for two people but is not large. It is situated in the Lavapiés area of Madrid, which we love as it is filled with families and young people and is extremely laid back and relaxed. It is also extremely close to the Rein Sophia and Prado Museums, so is extremely central but has very few tourists. Lots of excellent and very cheap restaurants in the neighborhood and people dine out in large numbers on the sidewalk. Can be noisy so if you are a light sleeper take some earplugs as the Spanish party to early morning.