Dream come true!!! This was our last stop of a 6 week adventure in Spain and Portugal. Alberto met us outside the apartment, what a gracious host and kind man! There were snacks and wine awaiting us in the apartment. (thank you!) Alberto stayed to explain maps, sightseeing, restaurants, and the workings of the apartment. He carried our luggage up and made sure we were comfortable.
The apartment was comfortable, with a full, separate kitchen, small but complete bath, separate bedroom, and a living/dining area. Everything was spotless!!! As for the stairs up to the apartment, there were 75, however they were not steep, the hallway was bright with small landings, the individual steps were not very high, and they were extremely workable for 2 car-addicted 66 year old Americans.
In addition to Alberto, and the layout of the rooms themselves, this apartment has location, location, location!!!! We walked to the Palace, the Prado, Reina Sofia, Thyssen, Plaza del Sol, Retiro, and were around the corner from Plaza Mayor. Occasionally we took a cab back (5-6 Euros) but mostly we walked everywhere. There are restaurants, the San Miguel market, coffee shops, grocery stores close by. It was exciting to be in the middle of a soccer celebration and when we had had enough singing , we just closed the window and had a good quiet sleep.
I cannot recommend this apartment more highly! It was a wonderful way to end our journey and would return in a heartbeat.