Raul was very accommodating! I found it easy to get in touch with Raul before arriving in Madrid, and when I went to the apartment to check in, Raul was waiting outside for me. The apartment was cozy and well-stocked with all the little necessities like toilet paper. The free laundry was a bonus! Raul gave me a tour of the apartment, and then he made sure to check in with me about my stay later. I found Raul to be a caring and thoughtful host who made himself available to me if I needed anything. The apartment is the perfect size for two people. The building surrounds a central courtyard in classic Madrid fashion. The neighborhood, La Latina, is charming and calm during the day, and bustling with locals and tourists at night. The apartment is a steps from Cava Baja and Cava Alta, the well-known tapas streets, and it is only a short walk from Plaza Mayor, Sol, and the Palacio Real. I had a wonderful stay with Raul in Madrid and would definitely recommend Raul's apartment to anyone!