Gema was so very kind and has taken great care to provide a delightful apartment which is perfect for exploring downtown Madrid. She knew I wanted to cook while in Spain and helped direct me toward local markets. Gema had also picked up some fresh packets of herbs and spices to start me out, plus wonderful fresh fruits. The aroma of those spices in the apartment was a pleasant reminder to go explore mercados.
This apartment is very comfortable, quite centrally located, and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. I found the equipment (washer, range, etc.) and furnishings to work well and be high quality. Honestly, that is in contrast to some other places where I've stayed, where it took a couple days to figure out how to run the appliances. Gema made everything simple to use and enjoy.
Cuarto Caminos or Alvarado metro stations are nearby and convenient to use. There are amazing little stores and restaurants scattered all through adjacent neighborhoods, plus the AZCA area (many skyscraper office buildings) is only a 15 minute walk away where there are so many restaurants and shops. Pro-tip: nearby on the C. de Bravo Murillo boulevard there is a Cafés la Mexicana near an excellent bakery, great for stocking up on provisions :)
I have been using Airbnb for business travel for the past decade, and this was hands-down my favorite Airbnb stay. Gema is a fantastic superhost in my opinion. Highly recommended!