Couldn't rate this more highly!

It was our first time using airbnb and we were a bit nervous about what to expect - but Jorge was incredibly helpful, responding immediately to questions, providing maps/info on the area.
He was there to meet us when we arrived and was absolutely charming. He left us with a fully stocked kitchen, a selection of guidebooks - and even put a couple of bottles of wine in the fridge to chill.

I could hardly believe the apartment would be as it looked in the photos, but if anything, it’s better. Clean, fresh, light and airy. Wondeful wooden stairs and crisp white walls. Beautiful mezzanine floor and second bedroom, spotless kitchen and bathroom - it's the sort of place you see in magazines!

As expected, the balcony is hard to pull yourself away from. It’s a sun trap (though has a parasol if you want shade). In the day we strung up a couple of hammocks and stretched out with a book from the excellent collection on Jorge’s shelves and in the evening we lit candles and ate cheese and wine from the local delicatessen. Beautiful view across the rooftops.

The area is, I think, one of the most interesting parts of Madrid. On one side you have Gran Via for shopping, and easy access to all the main sights of the city, on the other you have Conde Duque – a traditional Madrid neighborhood – winding streets, excellent tapas.

You’re in the heart of the city but the apartment is very peaceful – we slept with the balcony French windows open and weren't disturbed by noise at all.

We loved Madrid but it’s the apartment that made it. Thank you Jorge - we'll definitely be coming back,