We've lived in Madrid for a couple of years, so I chose this apartment because of its location. It is the perfect spot for enjoying Madrid and here you live among Spaniards, rather than tourists.
The apartment is well represented in the photos. It was very clean and well maintained. It has all of the essentials including a very comfortable living room with two windows overlooking the street and small plaza below. Its a lively area with a lot going on, but when you close the windows the apartment is very quiet. It also has air conditioning which we made use of due to some pretty warm weather. Excellent.
This apartment is close to so many things. There are restaurants and shops right out the front door. There are grocery stores to the right (Carrefour Express), around to the left (Dia) and straight ahead across the plaza is a new organic grocery store (Bio). There are restaurants everywhere, even a McDonalds to the right and a Burger King around the left if you want. Our favorite Italian restaurant (Oven) is just one block to the left and our favorite ice cream (Kalua) is a couple of blocks to the right. There are also coffee and pastry shops just a few steps from your front door and if you walk down Fuencarral you will be in a major pedestrian shopping area that leads you to the Gran Via, one of Madrid's most famous avenues.
We walk a lot so we love that we can get to Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza Espana, Barrio Salamanca, Retiro so easily from this location. But if you want to go further afield or don't like a lot of walking, the Tribunal metro stop (Lines 1 & 10) is right there to your left. These lines will take you directly to Sol or Bernabeu and the Atocha or Chamartin Train stations. And the Bilbao metro stop (Line 4) is just a block to your right. There is also a major taxi stand just around the corner to the left. It really could not be better situated in my opinion.
Jose was quick to respond to every text and email and was a great host. His assistant Roma was also very friendly and helpful.
We love Madrid and will return again and hope we can return to this apartment.