The apartment was clean, modern and situated close to everything. We were able to walk to many of Madrid's wonderful landmarks, with no problem. The area felt safe, with restaurants, shops, supermarkets, etc., right outside the door. It is a busy, lively street, in the heart of Madrid, so you could hear some outside noise, though not too late into the night. Laurel is a warm and friendly host. She answered our questions promptly and even set us up with a crib for our toddler to sleep comfortably. The apartment felt a little small with our 2 year old there, but next time my husband and I are in town by ourselves, we'd love to stay there again.