The Place:
Cute cozy studio with modern amenities and kept extremely clean by Ulises. Even though it is a small space (good for upto 2 travelers), it was perfect for my wife and I as a base to explore Madrid. The kitchen, in particular, was very well equipped! The only downside, as noted in the listing, is that the unit is in the 4th floor with *no* elevator - giving us a daily dose of exercise to round out days of walking around Madrid! Not a problem for a light fit traveler, but with a lot of luggage (as in our case) the narrow stairs could be an issue.
The Location:
Lots of restaurants at the doorstep, 2 mins to the La Latina metro station, and 15-20 mins walk to Plaza Mayor - in theory, one does not even need to use the metro at all to explore the historical core of Madrid from this place! And to top it all, on Sunday the El Rastro flea market is literally right outside the building! I could not have picked a better location for our stay in Madrid!
The Host:
Ulises was very prompt in communicating with us, pre-trip and while we were in Madrid. He graciously helped lug our suitcase up to the 4th floor when we arrived! He has filled the apartment with brochures, maps and other useful information for a first time tourist to Madrid, which we found to be extremely useful.