This apartment was lovely; very comfortable for myself and two family members. It is obvious it is well-kept. It's on the ground floor which was helpful for my family members who have arthritis and preferred not to climb flights of stairs.
The neighborhood is amazing. Totally charming with tons of character. The day we arrived there was an artsy festival happening so the streets were really bursting with energy and creativity. The following days it was much quieter, especially during the day. In either case, you can't hear the street noise from the apartment.
There are tons of cute boutique shops, tapas bars and restaurants just feet from the apartment. The famous Prado museum is a 5 minute walk from the apartment and the Parque El Retiro (Madrid's Central Park) is a 10 minute walk.
Ignacio was super nice, generous and professional. I appreciated the advice and tips he offered, from suggestions of restaurants in the neighborhood, to calling us a taxi for our trip to the airport. His wife was incredibly helpful, too, taking time from her day later during our stay to bring us laundry detergent and show us how to use the washing machine.
My only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer. I highly recommend this place and hope to return.