Wow!! Maria absolutely made our stay in Madrid... She was an incredible host who went out of her way to make us feel like family in her beautiful home. If you are looking for something with soul and feeling then you don't need to look any further - this is the place. On a practical level, the room is cute and there were special little touches suck as realist candles and a hundred other little things that were unexpected and delightful. And the location - just the most incredible, beautiful little barrio and a real gem. With temperatures in the 40's the thick walls of the house and the timeless design of this old old building meant that were we cool and happy for the whole time. We just couldn't think of recommending any other place to stay when in Madrid than with Maria. We are coming back!!