Wonderful experience in Raúl's flat. It's just as the pictures portray it: very clean, stylish, comfortable, bright and homey. It's a very well-distributed and well-planned and designed space, and I was actually continually surprised at all the little details the apartment had to make you feel comfortable (lots of lights all in the right places, handy tables in the right places, plants in different parts of the space, the shower with jets/radio/built in fan and light - pretty supersonic shower actually). Truly, it's a place that makes you feel like you're in your own home and is a beautiful space. The views over the rooftops from the bedroom window are beautiful; the interior patio is quiet - just the sounds of regular homelife. What surprised me was how peaceful the place really is, in the middle of Malasañas, that's special. I appreciated relaxing into the oasis. I was there for work and was able to get a lot done given the peacefulness and the great wifi. The immediate neighborhood is fantastic - lots of life. The kitchen is well-equipped (I ate in several times at night and all bkfasts) and there were welcome supplies in the fridge and the pantry, which was just great. The 4th floor walk-up aspect might be off-putting for some, but since Raúl carries your bag up, that's the worst of it. After that, I just got used to it and I was glad to be up high and have all the light. As for Raúl, he was wonderful: communicative, easy to work with, welcoming and attentive. He made sure the morning after check-in that I was well and he was warm in our communications. He was thorough showing me everything in the apartment and gave me recommendations for places to eat. I would definitely rent here again were I to go to Madrid. Thanks, Raúl!