I absolutely loved staying at this stylist home! Not only was Javier extremely accommodating to my weird train schedule, the hospitality and enthusiasm about having me there made me feel so comfortable. There was never a time I felt out-of-place or a burden.
I entered their home to smiles on Javier and his partner's face. They showed me around and gave me tips/rules so expectations were set early. They even had an adorable little note left for me along with a fortune cookie to welcome me! The room is located right across from the front door making it easy to slip in and out of the apartment without disturbing. It is also a hallway and a half away from the main rooms (kitchen/living room/bathroom) so there is some privacy. It was quiet and comfortable. I wouldn't recommend a couple staying here as the room is compact - it may be a bit cramped for two.
Make sure to ask about their craft and the fascinating shop they're working towards opening! :)
A few notes about the property for others:
-- This location does NOT offer air conditioning. It is detailed in the listing, but may be easy to miss. Keep Madrid's temperature in mind when booking. I personally wouldn't stay more than two days because of this.
-- Although the property has an elevator, it is on a street with an incline. The area surrounding the apartment is also extremely hilly. This may not be a good fit for people with certain physical limitations.
-- It is extremely close to the Atoche and extremely easy to hail cabs or catch public transportation.
-- It's a bit of a [good] food desert. Most of the restaurants in the area aren't very good which makes it difficult to run out and grab a good, quick bite.