Assuming that you are currently looking through the hundreds of airbnb options in Madrid and feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out where to stay (like I was a couple months ago) and have finally landed on Adrian and Miguel's beautiful and perfectly located apartment, then I would urge you to stop looking and book their place now. This is a high quality and great value rental and far exceeded my already high expectations based on the lovely photos they've provided here.
The apartment itself is very pretty, thoughtfully and tastefully decorated without feeling fussy. We were three people (couple and teenage daughter) and it was more than enough room for all of us. The master bathroom is huge. The living room-dining room area is my favorite part with high ceilings, and tall windows/french doors that open onto balconies that look out over both the Plaza de San Miguel and the Plaza Mayor. The whole place manages to feel historic with the atmosphere of old Madrid, and yet modern and updated at the same time. (And the wi-fi works really well.)
In terms of being hosts, Miguel and Adrian have clearly spent a lot of time into anticipating guests' needs and providing for them. The literature and tourist information they have in the apartment is great. There are many interesting books on Madrid and Spain (check out SECRET MADRID under the television) and there are pamphlets and guides for all the museums and sites. In addition, they will give you a map of the area marked with their recommended places for dining, having tapas, shopping--all within easy walking distance (often just steps away) of their centrally located building. They also have created a cool, self-guided walking tour of their neighborhood which I highly recommend since it turned out to be one of my favorite activities of my entire trip to Spain.
They are attentive hosts and will also give you all the space and privacy you need. They will respond within minutes to any question or request and even think of things you might need in advance. For example, on the day we arrived it was pouring rain. We were coming from the airport via metro and waiting inside the station for the worst of the rain to pass, so we were running later than we expected. Worried that we were lost, Miguel came outside into the street to try to find us--and did. He also then provided us with umbrellas and raincoats since more rain was in the forecast. Truly amazing service!
Obviously, I love this place and would stay again. This was my third airbnb, and they've all been great, but this one was exceptional. I'm so glad I was lucky enough to pick this place out of all the choices in Madrid. Many thanks again to Adrain and Miguel. I'm envious of anyone else who is now reading my review and about to have an opportunity to go to Madrid stay in their wonderful apartment.