Pilar's home is comfortable and very colorful. It has a GREAT location next to the airport -- 14 minute walk -- which was super helpful for a 6:25am flight. It is about 40 minutes - 1 hour by metro to the center of Madrid. We arrived tired and wet from the rain, and were so thankful Pilar let us check in early. Even though we showed up before our check in time, Javier, Pilar's husband, let us stash our luggage while he finished readying the space. He checked us in and showed us around the space, and even gave us some tips for where to get "chocolate con churros" for breakfast. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Barajas and Madrid. Pilar's home is the best option for anyone with an early morning flight!! I highly recommend this place to wants to explore the city but also wants a nice, quiet place to wind down at the end of the day.