We had a good stay at Maria’s apartment. The neighborhood is a quiet residential area and it felt safe for me and my family even coming home late night on the Metro. The access to public transportation was easy and it connected to anywhere we wanted to go in Madrid. The neighborhood had some small shops and restaurants that seemed nice (we didn’t spend time exploring them).
The apartment itself is relatively spacious and accommodated our family of 4. The decor and some of the amenities (e.g., kitchen, bathroom, appliances) could use some updating but the apartment was clean and maintained. If arriving by car, parking can be a real challenge depending on the time of day. There are many free on-street parking options throughout the neighborhood but they fill quickly. It’s best to be prepared for parking several blocks away if necessary. Of course, the host can’t do anything about the parking, so I’d say that the stay at this apartment was a good value overall.