Elise is a wonderful host, always quick to respond to messages, and present in person for checking in and out which were both painless! She supplied two sets of keys which could be useful for some visitors. Madrid is famously the city that never sleeps, however Elise’s bedroom is very peaceful at night, and you wake to the sound of birds singing. The flat is simply and stylishly equipped, everything worked (cooker, hot water, etc) and just across the road is the cafe Pum Pum where breakfast every day was a real treat!
Elise’s flat is on the 4th floor, and we found through ventilation very good when windows front and back were open. Nice views too. No lift, so you need to be able to manage some stairs!
Public transport (metro or bus) is available within a short walk. Atocha railway is also easily walkable with its frequent airport buses - though travelling at 08.30 on a weekday it took about 1 hour 15 min to the airport because of rush hour congestion, so make sure to leave enough time!
There are plenty of food shops and a 24 hour supermarket nearby.
We loved Madrid, and would very happily stay in Elise’s flat again.