Good location and friendly communication marred by maintenance issues and an ant problem.
Kristian and his co-host Ivan were exceptionally friendly, going out of their way to accommodate us even when we stupidly locked ourselves out of the apartment. The apartment itself is in a fantastic location, about a five minute walk to the metro “Tirso de Molina” and a 24-hour grocery store.
Unfortunately the apartment currently suffers from some maintenance issues including an ant infestation in the kitchen and living room, as well as some water leak/damage in the walls in a bedroom. There are various places where paint is peeling off and some areas on the counters and kitchen floors that were far from clean. While I’m sure all of these can be resolved by the hosts, I wouldn’t recommend staying here until they are resolved - ergo, in 2019. In future years, I would definitely consider returning.
Less than five minutes walk is several main sights like the Plaza Mayor; ten minutes away is the royal palace and main cathedral. The location can not be beat.