Rafael is a warm and welcoming host! He speaks English and Spanish, which is perfect for my family. The building has an elevator which is comfortable after walking all day in Madrid. The apartment was clean, quiet (which is uncommon in Malasaña!), the terrace is wonderful in the afternoon and the kitchen is fully equipped, even has a dishwasher. Perfect for shorter or longer stays, ideal for 3 people but also convenient if you´re more. The pressure in the shower was a bit low and the water heater makes some noise when the hot water is turned on, and the fridge needed some work (we did however not have any problems storing food). These are minor details, and I would without a doubt recommend this place to families or friends visiting Madrid. I hope I´m able to stay at Rafael´s again in the spring!