Alberto was so kind and welcoming from the moment that we arrived. He made valiant efforts to speak English with us and was forgiving of our spotty Spanish. He was very available to help with anything we needed from making restaurant recommendations to helping us call a cab.
The apartment was adorable and had everything we needed. The small space is used expertly and everything was clean. There were lots of windows to open and catch a breeze and the AC worked great as well when it was hot out. The hike up five levels of stairs was tiring with all our bags but we got used to it after a while. Location is excellent, right in the action. Definitely a recommendation for anyone who wants to experience Madrid and have a cosy bungalow to return to for siesta.