Consuelo and Alberto are fantastic hosts. You couldn't ask for anything better. Alberto is very helpful and was there to assist with carrying our bags up the stairs. He works in the store on the bottom floor, right next to the apartment entrance and when he is working you can stop in to ask him for help or direction. The apartment is in a perfect location, very centrally located, next to Plaza Mayor and La Latina. El Rastro Sunday market is only a 5 minute walk away, as well as La Latina metro station. Just a couple minutes further is Metro Sol or Opera. You can basically walk anywhere you want to go from there, but for the more distant places you can easily get almost anywhere withing 15 minutes on the metro. The apartment is very clean, secure and has everything you might need. The top floor location makes for a quieter location even with the close presence of Plaza Mayor. Don't worry about the stairs, it isn't that big of a deal and you get some exercise. If you are searching for a perfect location with perfect hosts you have found it here. We will definitely be back to stay in our new friends apartment next time we are in Madrid.