Francisco and Tabata were excellent hosts. The apartment was fantastic and the location was incredible - right in lively Lavapies, full of excellent bars and foods from many parts of the world. Five minutes walking to two metro stops and very easy to walk to all of the main cultural and historic sites and museums. The cats were adorable and entertaining. Having two bathrooms was great. The main bathroom was spacious and the shower was hot, towels were big, heating kept the apartment perfect temperature, and the bed was comfortable. It was everything we needed for a great stay in Madrid. Despite the liveliness of the neighborhood, the apartment was extremely quiet - no street noise at all - as it is located in an interior courtyard removed from the street.