It's hosts like these that keep bringing me back to AirBnB. They were both truly incredible. Consuelo handled all the communication (arrangements and information about how to get to the apartment and things to do in Madrid) prior/during the trip and Alberto made everything pleasurable once we arrived. He was very warm and welcoming and had a nice little welcome basket for us when we arrived. He gave a very great introduction into the apartment and his overall presence just made us feel very welcomed and ready to enjoy Madrid. The location is amazing. It is so close to Mercado de San Miguel which may be the best place in Madrid as my cousin and I went there everyday of our trip. There are a lot of stairs, but these were a welcomed sight after all the tapas and wine consumed during the day. The ability to leave our bags at the shop downstairs where Alberto is was a back saver as we had a late departure.