Pilar was a lovely host with fast communication before I arrived, and answered any questions I had about my stay. I stayed in this apartment for 2 weeks, and felt at home. Once I arrived in Madrid, the communication was taken over by a company called Minty Host where they created a whatssap group, which made communication very quick and easy. I was greeted at the apartment on time by one of the minty host members. He showed me around the apartment and offered any suggestions for my stay.
The apartment -
The apartment was more than i expected. A big size, sparking clean, 2 balconies offering natural light in. A clean kitchen with all the amenities needed, and a big bathroom. The room was also spacious. Air con in both the living room and bathroom was fantastic, kept me cool my entire stay. Wifi speed excellent. Elevator in the building also beneficial especially if you're travelling with suitcases as the apartment is on the 4th floor! The only issue I had was that the coffee table was broken when I arrived, and wasn't replaced during my stay.
The location -
You can not beat the location! Pilars apartment is situated in La Latina with so much to offer around. Bars, restaurants, many supermarkets, a flea market every Sunday, cafes, and other small shops. You can walk to almost all tourist sites and attractions staying in this central location - it's so close to everything! I did not once need to take the metro.
One place I recommend, is the Vietnamese shop opposite, they sell lovely veg and fruit produce , and food which caters towards vegetarians and vegans too - cheap and cheerful!
When I return to Madrid, I hope Pilars apartment is available so I can stay there again! Thank you so much!