I can't express the true honor I felt to stay in the heart of historic Madrid, centrally-located to so many wonderful places and provided lifelong experiences to treasure. In 1980, on a high-school tour of Spain, the class buzzed through Plaza Mayor where I had enough time to only get a glimpse of a magnificent 'town square'. Fast-forward 42 years and my son rents this beautiful B&B for a trip with close family members. This Airbnb is a gem of gems. After entering a time-tested sturdy wooden entrance and coming up a winding staircase, you enter a world of historic and new construction, with tasteful amenities and plenty of space. The family room offered a small balcony overlooking Plaza Mayor's Christmas Market. We sat out there often. From my downstairs bedroom I had a direct view of the Plaza and could watch the night's activities. It offered a sweet slice-of-life respite from a day of touring. Wish I could call it my own 'second home'!