I have always been lucky to have great airbnb experiences and my stay in Maria's charming apartment was no exception. It has by far been the best airbnb I have stayed in to date!

Maria is lovely and goes out of her way to make you feel at home during your stay with her. Our communication via airbnb and whatsapp was seamless and she sent me detailed directions from the airport (following her directions, the trip was a breeze). She was kind enough to prepare fruit for me every morning and always left a bit of chocolate on my table at night for me to snack on. Upon arrival, she took the time to review a map of central Madrid with me and recommend certain museums and galleries to visit based on my interests. She even taught me a few helpful phrases to help me get by and lent me a hat when she learned I was going for a day trip to Toledo bc she was worried about how I would survive in the heat without one. She is very sweet and caring, and truly made me feel like I was staying with family, not an airbnb host.

The room itself is spotless, and cool and airy (which is something in the Madrid summer heat). There was no AC or fan but honestly I did not need it and it was 38 degrees Celsius outside (almost 100 deg. F). And I usually cannot handle no AC! The walls of the building are thick enough to keep the place cool and Maria made sure to alway close the shades in midday to keep the sun out when needed.

There is plenty of storage space (part of a large closet), a comfy bed (if you prefer a firmer bed you will love it, but it may be a bit much for those who don't), a desk, numerous lamps, and a beautiful private bathroom.

The neighborhood is charming and centrally located, within walking distance of the Atocha train station, the Prado, other museums and galleries, Plaza Mayor, and Sol, the main shopping area. There is also a small grocery store on the same street and many cool restaurants and bars within few blocks away. There are several metro stations within walking distance but honestly the location is so central you can walk pretty much anywhere from the apartment.

I cannot recommend staying with Maria enough!