Domingo and his wife are lovely people who were happy to welcome us to the heart of Madrid. The apartment is huge by city standards with everything you could need. I will admit it was quite hot but we knew going in this would be the situation as most apartments in the old part of the city do not have AC and it was August. There are plenty of fans and opening the doors and windows in the evenings is helpful. They allowed us to stay for an extended period of time with our pets while we were looking for our new home in Madrid. The location prompted us to learn the Spanish lifestyle and language, as well as the public transportation system. It is surrounded by fantastic restaurants, bars, and cafes; it is an easy walk to Retiro Park as well as many of the great museums. It is close enough to Puerta del Sol that you can go out among the crowds, but just far enough away that it is not terribly crowded and much quieter. Our favorite dining establishment happened to be right downstairs. A simple little Italian place owned by a sweet family who became our newest friends in addition to Domingo, his wife, and their little dog. I highly recommend staying in this fabulous apartment in the perfect location with delightful hosts.