We enjoyed our stay in Joel's apartment very much. It was in a central location for access to all the sights either by walking or metro. There are plenty of grocery stores, markets, and restaurants for any of your needs. We never had more than a 20 minute walk to anything (except for when we got turned around). While quaint, the apartment was spacious enough for us to be comfortable in the evening and when we had to work during the day. The kitchen is small but perfect for a light meal in or heating up leftovers (the food is so rich we had a hard time finishing it in one go). Water pressure was great, beds comfortable. There wasn't anything we disliked. Joel very happily met us at 12 am and immediately made us feel welcome. He brought us basic breakfast provisions to help us get our first day started. The apartment has guidebooks for Madrid and surrounding areas that served us well. The apartment was clean and street noise minimal to none. We had a wonderful stay in Madrid and Joel's apartment was a contributor to that.