Rafael's place is great! He met us at the apartment, went over a couple of things, and handed over the keys. the apartment is 5 minutes from the metro, and is in the middle of the Malasana neighborhood.
The place is lovely and cozy, with all the amenities you need. There is fresh fruit at the kitchen counter and fruit juices in the fridge. The market is right near by so we don't have to go and eat out for every meal. They even have a grocery rolling cart so we can do some shopping!
Overall, we loved our stay in Madrid and this is one of the reasons why!