We originally rented Sergio's two bedroom apartment for one month (our reservation was made about three months in advance). He cancelled our reservation a few weeks before our arrival - with no explanation. To make up for it, he offered us his own apartment in the same building but on the fourth floor. It is a gorgeous place and recently renovated. He has very good taste. Overall we liked it very much, but were disappointed by the original cancellation because we had to give up the extra bedroom. That meant telling our friends who were going to spend a weekend with us that there was no room for them. We also missed a few of the amenities described such as a DVD player, toaster oven, coffee machine, and the American phone number. He told us that the bed was a queen, but it was definitely a full. We had a Spanish friend look at it, and also said it was smaller than a queen. The windows are well insulated but there is still some noise from the interior patios. This is apartment living so be forewarned that it is not always quiet, especially on the weekends and if you want to open the windows. The building's doorman is very friendly. We felt very safe in the building and neighborhood. It has excellent public transportation nearby. In addition to the metro, I highly recommend the bus, especially to go to Atocha (number 26). I think these apartments would be a great choice for short term stays.