We loved our stay with Pilar! We are an American couple currently cycling around Europe. We flew from New York to Madrid and needed a place to stay while our bicycles arrived via shipment. Pilar's place was perfect - close to the center of town (about a 30 minute walk), near Metro and bus, and in a quiet and cute neighborhood boasting local produce stands and convenient stores. We had our own room, important for a couple, and were able to cook our meals in her kitchen. She has a little sun room in her apartment that mimics a cafe, and here we would have breakfast and tea while we used her super fast internet to download movies, maps, information, and apps.
Pilar had someone pick us up from the airport - a major bonus since neither me nor my husband have ever been to Madrid, and our Spanish is minimal. She also took us out our first day and showed us where we could use an ATM, get a SIM card for our phone, and buy necessities. Other than this, she left us alone to go about our business, and checked in with us every so often to see if we needed help, directions, or recommendations.
A cozy, warm, and easy place to stay - I would highly recommend to anyone - oh, and the water is hot and shower pressure superb!
If ever we are back in Madrid, we won't hesitate to contact Pilar!

- Rasham