Carlos was an amazing host. He was very responsive from the beginning. The day before I arrived, he and I finalized the details of my stay and he offered to pick me up from the airport. He lives only 10 minutes away from the airport and directly across from the metro in Madrid. I was so impressed by how Carlos was extremely responsive via Whatsapp and his timeliness from picking me up at the airport. He greeted me with a big hug and the European double kiss on each cheek and I immediately felt so welcomed. As a 26-year old female, I was scared to stay at a man's air b&b in a foreign country, but Carlos made me feel quite welcome and safe. He talked to me about his daughter and showed me pictures, which made me feel more comfortable. On top of that, he talked with me throughout the whole car ride, told me about himself, and asked me about myself.
Additionally, he encouraged me to go out into the city of Madrid and explore the town. He taught me how to use the metro and explained the metro map in depth. He allowed me to use his metro card and taught me how. Wow. Most people in Spain were not that helpful to me, but Carlos was exceptional. At the end of my stay, he took me back to the airport right on time, and I was so so grateful.
I would recommend him to anyone!!