Located in one of the trendiest and most culturally interesting parts of Madrid, Maria's apartment suits the area perfectly. It's located above a delightful restaurant and in the middle of shops, walking areas, restaurants, and the urban pulse of Madrid.
The apartment is located on the top floor of a 140-year old building and is well-furnished and equipped for a beautiful and pleasant stay. In the mornings, we would open up the giant Spanish-style windows to let fresh air and light into the home and cook breakfast with market-fresh food bought form nearby stores and markets. Then we'd set off walking and had easy access to all aspects of Central Madrid. The heat of the day was spent with the natural airflow of the apartment keeping us cool, and our son would play legos in the upstairs loft. In the afternoon when Madrid comes alive, we'd set out walking again and explore the city into the evening before coming back and enjoying a good night's rest. The apartment acted perfectly as our home-away-from-home and hub of exploration of the city.
In addition, I want to specifically call out Maria and her staff for their help getting checked-in, answering questions, and checking out, even going so far as to arrange taxi service and other amenities to make our stay worry-free.