Sylvia's apartment is a bright, spacious, modern, nicely furnished, and inviting space -- just as described on the Airbnb website. The apartment is very well equipped with a number of extras such as a toaster and coffee maker. It gives the feeling that someone lives there. Sylvia was a very gracious host, who met us in the apartment and provided us with a general orientation, as well as a large bowl of fresh fruit. During our stay, Sylvia responded immediately to e-mail requests for information we sent her. The apartment is in a very pleasant neighbourhood and is easy to get to from anywhere in the city. The Ibiza metro station is less than a minute away. Although the street is busy during the day, it's quiet at night. The Aeropuerto Express, which runs between Atocha Renfe station and Madrid-Barajas airport, stops less than a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Retiro park is one block away. There are many good restaurants and tapas bars a few blocks from the apartment, that are frequented by locals, as well as many other services close by. We highly recommend Sylvia's apartment and would happily book it again when visiting Madrid.