Mariano greeted my husband and I with a very warm welcome into his beautiful home! He took the time to help us with our luggage, give us a tour of the space, and gave us guidance on how to get around Madrid on a map. Although he was not home during our stay, he made himself available for any questions or concerns we had. The pictures are 100% accurate of the apartment and room. Exceptionally clean and gorgeously decorated; we felt like we were living in an art gallery! The neighborhood is safe and conveniently located within a 5 minute (or less) walk to the subway. I felt like we were living amongst the locals in La Latina with its tourist-free streets and easy access to delicious tapas bars and cute boutiques. And yet, all of Madrid's monuments were accessible by foot! It was perfect! I would highly recommend Mariano's apartment to family/friends and even more so, the diverse and lively barrio of La Latina.