Maria's penthouse apartment with patio is all it could be. Don't think of the climb (if the lift is still out) as a chore but as a "stairway to heaven".

It's a quiet, rooftop oasis above the bustle of Malasana. Maria was accommodating, helpful and informative. She has hair dryer, books, magazines, USB plugs, euro->usa plug adapters (not transformer).

We walked the entire central area of Madrid from her flat and had easy access to the Metro and taxi stands. We would return in an instant. We rate it as our best Airbnb places to stay.