I arrived on a weekday morning in Madrid, and shortly after found out that due to a flight cancellation, my husband would not be joining me that day or night. As we had planned to drive to the coast that day and didn't have accommodations in Madrid, I rushed to find a quick Air BNB, and Rafa's place popped up as one of the few available in the area I needed, near Puerta del Sol. He was very speedy at getting back to me when I messaged him, and he even found me on WhatsApp and told me I could book his apartment for the night - even though he usually only allows three day minimum bookings.
Rafa was in easy communication with me throughout the morning, and arrived at his rental before I did to help me get settled on short notice. He explained everything in his cute and tidy apartment, and also gave me recommendations on where to eat locally. The apartment was quiet and safe, and only five to ten minutes' walk to major areas and attractions, like the Puerta del Sol and the Museo del Prado. The neighborhood was safe, and just down the street from a busy square with many restaurants, including a really nice wine bar with tapas, at which you could sit outside (Rafa recommended this to me for dinner). Highly recommend staying at Rafa's place if you are in Madrid, and looking for a good location (probably best for a couple or single, as there was just one double bed).