We stayed in Rafael's apartment for 4 nights while visiting our college-age son who is studying in Madrid. The apartment was perfect for 3 of us (2 adults and one 16 year old) and in an excellent location. Not touristy but an easy walk to plaza del sol and other major sites. Apartment had everything we needed. Rafael was especially accommodating with recommendations of restaurants but especially because he arranged for us to have access to a close-by apartment when we arrived from the US early in the am and the attic apartment was still in use by other guests. We were able to leave our luggage and sleep a bit and then he met us later to move us into the attic. Great host, great location, great apartment. We even sat out on the terrace despite it being cold! Highly recommend.