Raúl is an exceptional host, very communicative, and goes out of his way to make sure you are perfectly happy with your time in Madrid. When I got sick, he even checked to make sure I had medicine and offered to help. it kind of feels more like staying at your relative’s place than a random apartment in this way. The location is unbeatable, blocks from some of the best nightlife Madrid has to offer, and short walks to the Metro to get to other parts of the city. The apartment itself is well-maintained and has everything a single person or a couple might need to feel comfortable. I was able to make a pretty good meal in the kitchen when I got ill without having to go out and search for spice rack ingredients—all the basics are there. I especially appreciated that the shower doubled as a sauna. Overall, I’d be more than happy to stay here again.