Ruti's apartment was well furnished and the location can't be beat. It's a bit of a trek to go up and down 8 flights of stairs to get to the apt, but it really did get easier each time! It really helped that Ruti carried my suitcase up the stairs for check-in. He gave a us good orientation about the apartment and things to do. Because of its central location, it can loud at night (2400-0200) but a pair of earplugs and closed windows will block out most of the noise. The noise was a small price to pay for the location - so close to everything you'll want to see. The Atocha train station is only a 20-minute walk.
We made good use of the refrigerator and microwave for snacks/drinks we purchased at the market around the corner. It was nice to have a clothes washer, esp since we had to pack light! No clothes dryer, but clothes dry in a matter of hours when hung up. We highly recommend this apartment!