The location is great. The Lavapies metro stop is just a block away, as is a 24-hour Carrefour. It’s a 15-minute walk to the Prado and about a 10-minute walk to the Reina Sofia, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Javier is a responsive and helpful host. The apartment is not well-ventilated, and it was humid inside during our weeklong stay, possibly due also to the rain in Madrid at that time. The washer was helpful, but our laundry took a long time to dry on the drying rack due to the humidity. The kitchen is very small and sufficient for light meal preparation such as sandwiches or one-pot meals. There is a two-burner stovetop, a microwave, and a small sink, along with a decent-sized fridge and freezer. Counter space is limited. The bed in the main bedroom is comfortable. We would have liked darker curtains for privacy, especially since the apartment is on the ground floor. The bathrooms are small and awkward to use, and the lack of ventilation contributes to a mildew smell. It was nice to have two bathrooms and two true bedrooms – a rarity in this area!