The location is about as perfect as it gets, which is a lot of why we were drawn to Raul's place. It was in the center of everything, and it was really easy for us to come back multiple times throughout the day to rest, if needed. Raul was there when we went to check in, which was nice since my cell service wasn't working well. He stocked the fridge with some drinks for us, which was a nice touch, and gave us some recommendations for the area. He also checked in with me during the stay to make sure everything was okay. As other reviewers have noted, the apartment is dated, so if you're looking for something modern and freshly done, this may not be the right place for you. However, everything was really clean, including the linens, towels, and bathrooms. The kitchen cookware could use slight improving, as the nonstick skillets were badly scratched, but I imagine that's from past AirBnBers who damaged them. Overall, we were able to cook eggs in the morning using the tools he had, and it was pretty well stocked for an AirBnB. He also had olive oil, salt, and pepper on hand, which was nice. We really enjoyed how large Raul's place felt. There was plenty of room to spread out, and the high ceilings makes it feel very open. The AC was also pretty good for European standards. Overall, we had a great stay here as our home base in Madrid.