Elizabeth's flat is situated in an ideal location for exploring Madrid. It's in Chueca – a lively, hip neighborhood that's nearby all kinds of contemporary culture hot spots (nightlife, dining, hanging out, shopping, etc.), and close to the institutional cultural bastions (walking distance to the major museums: Prado, Reina Sofia, Thyssen, etc.). For an NYC analogy, Chueca is like the east village meets Chelsea (it's the LGBT district in Madrid).
The apartment itself was sparse – but very clean, functional, decent size and quiet (the latter of which is perhaps most important in infamously loud and raucous Madrid).
Elizabeth was very responsive, kind and accommodating. She always got back to us quickly and clearly. She gave us excellent recommendations. Elizabeth's mother stayed down the hall and was very warm and charming.
A perfect, no frills place in the heart of Madrid.