I feel lucky and grateful as ever about this stay. Maria is at every level the most extraordinary host I have ever had the pleasure to be welcomed by. She can make you feel really special. Her home is a also one very special place to go to in the World.
The apartment is cosy, refined, peaceful and immaculately clean, as joyful as its owner. In the 3 days and nights that I spent there and had the opportunituy to discover major museums, gardens and the most genuine of Madrid's vibrant history and present on a walking distance from the apartment. It really felt like the Universe on a nutshell and the apartment increased this feeling. All the fun that you easily get in the area is compensated by the calmness that allows proper deep sleep. I was not surprised to discover the last day that the room where I was staying is adjacent to a 17th century convent.
Maria's advice (if you ask for it, as she is otherwise quite discreet) is tailored, wise and caring.
I look forward to coming back to this very special place. I would also love to have Maria as my guest one day.