Israel is an excellent host. He makes you feel welcome and cared for. His home is impeccably clean and tidy. The room and bathroom are airy, spacious, and comfortable. The balcony directly off your private room is huge and vibrant and gorgeous. It is in a wonderful local neighborhood that lets you experience Madrid like a local while also having close access to public transport into the city center. Israel was flexible and gracious in accommodating my schedule. He is a generous, authentically kind human with a love for people and an open heart. I am a musician traveling in Europe on a choir tour and Israel wanted to sit down with me to listen to and watch performances online of the various groups I sing in. I was touched by that desire and even more moved by his enthusiastic, heartfelt response to the music. You should stay with Israel for the beauty of the space, but even moreso for the beauty of the person hosting it.