My girlfriend and I enjoyed staying at Carlos' apartment during our trip to Madrid. He was welcoming on the first night and kept in touch with us throughout the stay. He speaks better English than we do. The apartment was spotless and as you can see from the photos, has a wonderful view of Madrid and is comfortable. The washing machine made it easy to keep our clothes clean and there's a dishwasher to help keep the kitchen clean. The living room has a wonderful and relaxing view of the city and mountains. The main bedroom is facing a courtyard, so it is nice and quiet enough to sleep despite us being in a large city. There are restaurants and grocery stores nearby as well as a train and bus stop. Taxis are plentiful. It is a short walk to the El Rastro street market and the Plaza Mayor. We would stay here again and recommend staying here to anyone visiting Madrid.