Our stay in Susana and David's listing was fabulous. The apartment was just as it appeared in the photos. It was very clean and had all the basics we could need. The deck is amazing, of course!! The deck would be especially fantastic for a stay during the summer. David greeted us and after showing us the place and answering questions, he even walked us around the neighborhood for a few minutes to point out some recommended spots. We had no problems with the WiFi.

The area is close to both Malasana and Gran Via -- from what I understand, we bordered the 2 areas. They are very different in feel. Malasana had lots of cool bars and cute shops, and seemed to attract a younger crowd. Gran Via was crowded w/ lots of tourists and reminded me a little of Broadway in NYC. And-- that has it's place if you want something familiar during your stay. The apartment was conveniently located. We walked to the Palacio Real, Sol, Plaza Mayor, Retiro, Prado... We did a lot of walking, but these were all totally within walking distance. The apartment was close to a metro stop, so easy to hop on that. We even used it to get to and from the metro with only 1 easy transfer.

All around, it was clean, roomy, quiet, and comfortable. I would definitely return to this place again.